CPT^® 27425, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27425 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 incises or divides the tight lateral retinaculum, a band of fibrous tissue on the outer side of the knee that supports the patella in its position against the thigh's femur bone beneath it. The provider most commonly performs this procedure to treat patellar subluxation or partial dislocation.

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Ortho help

I think we need more information here. Is the release being performed on retinacular ligament or something else? When going through the cpt book, there is not a clear answer without having more detail... [ Read More ]

Arthrotomy with Lateral and medial retinacular release

Has there ever been a code for the medial retinacular realease? 27425 is what is used for the lateral retinacular release, but would this cover both? Dr. is cleaning out adhesions and contractures in ... [ Read More ]

Lateral Release and Knee Revision

Having some difficultly coding this case. I think 27425 (Lateral retincular release) can be coded. Not sure if 27486 (revision of total knee) or 27335 (Arthrotomy with synovectomy anterior and posteri... [ Read More ]

"Pie Crust" Release of Medial Collateral Ligament Code, Please?

Kim, keep in mind that "Smaller" surgical procedures are usually bundled when a more significant procedure is performed in the same area. You don't get much bigger of a procedure than a joint replacem... [ Read More ]

"Pie Crust" Release of Medial Collateral Ligament Code, Please? 27425 27427 mcl pie crust release

[B][SIZE=5][COLOR=rgb(226, 80, 65)]Hello Everyone![/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] :giggle: I have come across a procedure that I haven't encountered before and I am perplexed. While performing a total knee arthr... [ Read More ]

Debridement of lateral retinaculum knee

Procedures Performed [preop diagnosis was lateral retinacular tear] and scheduled for repair PRP Injection left knee Arthroscopy partial meniscectomy 29881 [B]Debridement lateral retinaculum[/B] ... [ Read More ]

Knee Arthoplasty

Hi all! I am hoping for any help you may have. I am fairly new to Orthopaedic surgery and I am seeing insurance denials of some of the cpt codes we are billing stating they are included with another p... [ Read More ]

Medial reinforcement right knee w/lateral release.

As described in his procedure, he really only did an Open Lateral Reticular Release (27425), which corrected the maltracking problem. He does not appear to have done enough in his medial retinacular ... [ Read More ]

Medial reinforcement right knee w/lateral release.

I am not sure with this. Patient had a total knee arthroplasty a couple months ago. Now surgeon is doing this procedure for maltracking patella. I am thinking 27422 27425, but seems like that is too ... [ Read More ]

TKA with lateral patellar release - question

The code you're looking for is 27425, however, per the AAOS Global Service Data, this procedure is considered inclusive to the TKA and should not be reported separately.... [ Read More ]

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