CPT^® 27226, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27226 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint.

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In this procedure, the provider performs an open treatment of a posterior or anterior acetabular wall fracture. He uses internal fixation implants such as a plate, pins, or screws to fix the fracture.

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