CPT^® 27282, Under Arthrodesis Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27282 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Arthrodesis Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint.

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In this procedure, the provider surgically immobilizes the symphysis pubis joint of the pelvis with the help of fixation devices. He induces artificial bone generation in the joint area with the help of a graft he obtains from another part of the patient’s body.

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[QUOTE="hencked, post: 192133, member: 27282"]So, if it was an injection it is not billable is what I assume you are saying. I will have to check with my physician to clarify that detail. Thanks for... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="hencked, post: 192063, member: 27282"]During a difficult case my physician placed SFA and popliteal stents, code 37226. During the course of the case, the profunda femoris was also occluded ... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="hencked, post: 186488, member: 27282"]Thanks, that helps me a lot. I just wasn't comfortable with 33870. But didn't know which was the appropriate way to code. I code quite a few different ... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="hencked, post: 186402, member: 27282"]I'm not sure what code is appropriate for this hemi arch repair for aneurysm. Here are the pertinent details. Pt. is status post repair of a type A aort... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="hencked, post: 167393, member: 27282"]:confused:This is a not a typical pacemaker insertion. Below are the pertinent points to the op. Patient is 2 days status post tricuspid bioprosthetic ... [ Read More ]

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