CPT^® 27448, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27448 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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Summary

In this procedure, the provider performs an osteotomy, cutting a portion of the bone from the shaft or supracondylar area of the thigh’s femur bone to correct the alignment and any deformity. She does not use any fixation devices.

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