CPT^® 27228, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27228 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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The provider performs an open treatment of a complex fracture of the acetabulum, the cup–shaped socket of the hip joint.

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27228 with 27130

I'm having the same issue the provider has stated the acetabular fracture was complex and documentation supports this. However he billed for a total hip replacement. CPT codes 27228 and 27130. 27228 i... [ Read More ]

27228 with 27130

Patient has posterior column, posterior wall and femoral head fractures. Physician does ORIF for acetabular fractures and total hip replacement for femoral head fracture. Can I bill both CPT 27228 and... [ Read More ]

Need cpt code for triple pelvic osteotomy

[B]According to Karen Zupko & Associates, the proper way to code this scenario is unlisted 27299. See her advice below. I am coding a case like this today and will use 27299. Use your own best discret... [ Read More ]

Procedure done for exposure

Hello fellow Ortho Coders: I have a case that I am working the codes are 27228, 27146 & 27217-The doctor states in the Operative note that 27146 was performed for exposure, I can't seem to find it in... [ Read More ]

Periacetabular osteotomy CPT code 27146 hip osteotomy periacetabular osteotomy

Hi everyone! I'm new to billing for periacetabular osteotomies (PAOs) and I'm trying to find the correct CPT code... According to the op report, the surgeon osteotomized the iliac spine, ischium, supr... [ Read More ]

Two-column acetabular fracture

This is a trauma case; Would 27228 be the correct code? Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance! :confused: Post OP Diagnosis: Right two-column acetabular fracture with cent... [ Read More ]

27228 orif t-shaped acetabular fx w/2 approaches

yes, one code 27228 an anterior and then the posterior incision are each covered under this code.... [ Read More ]

27228 orif t-shaped acetabular fx w/2 approaches

Need coding suggestions for T-shaped acetabular fracture-dislocation with two different approaches. Question: Just the 1 code? 27228-orif involving anterior & posterior (two) columns includes T-fractu... [ Read More ]

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