CPT^® 27266, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27266 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 corrects a minor dislocation in a hip joint that has formerly undergone a total hip replacement. She uses force to realign the hip, with the patient under a regional or general anesthetic.

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Total Hip dislocation Reduction and Revision Coding

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27266 vs 27252 help!

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discont. proc. in OR

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Dislocated prostheic hip cpt code

You are correct. 27265 without anesthesia or 27266 with regional or general anesthesia.... [ Read More ]

Dislocated prostheic hip cpt code

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