CPT^® 27396, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27396 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint.

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In this procedure, the provider transfers or transplants a single muscle tendon in the thigh. For example, he may transfer an extensor tendon to the flexor side allowing it to function as a flexor.

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rectus femoris to sartorius transfer

I thought the code for this was 27396 but im told im wrong. The dr. has stated muscle transfer throughout the op report. What code would be more appropriate? thank you... [ Read More ]

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