CPT^® 27405, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27405 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 performs primary repair of the torn collateral ligament and/or capsule of the knee. Primary repair is when the provider repairs the torn ligament or capsule immediately after the injury. Collateral ligaments are the ligaments on the inner or outer side of the knee joint.

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CPT 27427 and 27428 vs. 27429? Urgent

Fun question. The MUE on 27427 is 1, so you would need to consider the payer and may only be able to report 1x. Same is true for 27405 (MUE 1). I agree as above the other two CPT are 29888, 29889. ... [ Read More ]

repair of right knee joint capsule

check 27405, 27407, 27409.... [ Read More ]

tibia fracture with lateral meniscus and LCL tear

[QUOTE="JYSPA, post: 480552, member: 127064"] The report is 3 pages long.. I just want to know if 27405 and 27403 can be billed for same leg/same incision. [/QUOTE] If your going to be a coder, your g... [ Read More ]

tibia fracture with lateral meniscus and LCL tear

The report is 3 pages long.. I just want to know if 27405 and 27403 can be billed for same leg/same incision.... [ Read More ]

tibia fracture with lateral meniscus and LCL tear

The only way to answer your question would be to read your op note. If 27405 and 27403 hit an edit, what is your reasoning for a -59? I'm not saying you can't just want to know what makes it qualify f... [ Read More ]

tibia fracture with lateral meniscus and LCL tear

hello, Can I bill for all? 1. Open reduction and internal fixation of bicondylar tibial plateau fracture. CPT 27536 2. Open repair of lateral meniscus, including the body and anterior horn and the a... [ Read More ]

Surgery Anterolateral ligament repair

Can someone help me with the ALL repair portion of this note? Was leaning toward 27427 but he dictates repair, not reconstruction. Looking at 27405 but it doesn't state it's for this specific ligament... [ Read More ]

27427 for MPFL pants-over-vest repair?

Yes, I did. Code 27427 is for replacing the tendon with a graft. Usually two holes are drilled where the graft will be placed and anchored down. For "Pants over vest", that fits 27405 best. Think if 2... [ Read More ]

27427 for MPFL pants-over-vest repair?

HI! Did you ever find out the code to use for this? I have the same situation, arthroscopic MPFL imbrication and we are trying to figure out the comparator CPT code. I don't feel comfortable using ... [ Read More ]

ACL/PCL reconstruction with allograft and internal brace, open posterolateral corner repair. For the Open Repair,,,27427 or 27428?

For the posterolateral corner repair or reconstruction you will want codes 27405 & 27427. 27405 is for a repair, 27427 is for reconstruction. PLC is an extra-articular ligament. FYI these will bundle ... [ Read More ]

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