CPT^® 27514, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27514 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint.

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In this procedure, the provider performs open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture of femoral condyles using pins, screws, or wires. The goal of the procedure is to align the fractured fragment in a normal alignment thereby assuring the proper position of the fractured bones.

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