CPT^® 27356, Under Excision Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27356 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint.

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In this procedure, the provider removes a benign tumor or cyst from the femur using allograft to repair it. This is often performed in cases when the tumor or cyst is causing pain or preventing a normal range of motion.

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