CPT^® 27477, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27477 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 partially or totally destroys the part of the epiphysis, known as the growth plate, at the upper end of the tibia and fibula. The aim is to slow the growth of a normal leg to allow a shorter leg to grow to a matching length.

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Epiphysiodesis proximal tibia without fibula

Hello, Cpt 27477 includes epiphyseal arrest of both tibia and fibula, is this still appropriate if epiphysiodesis of tibia only is performed? The MD does not want it reduced as the fibula portion is v... [ Read More ]

Question about closed tx of dislocation

nrichard there would not be an NCCI edit if there are CPT inclusion notes of: (please do not bill for a dislocation of the same ankle, it is inclusive per the CPT guidelines) [B]Section Notes - 27750... [ Read More ]

Total Knee with Wound Closure

My Ortho has requested some previous Total Knees to be coded with an additional wound closure due to the size of the wound. (27477 and 12035-51)I am having trouble getting this paid with the carriers.... [ Read More ]

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