CPT^® 27602, Under Incision Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27602 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint.

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The provider incises the fascia to relieve pressure on the leg. He performs this procedure on anterior and or lateral compartments and the posterior compartment of the leg.

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HELP PLEASE!!!!

[QUOTE="ellis3350, post: 488313, member: 217994"] I'm looking at 37230 for the stent in the TP trunk and 37226 for the stent in the SFA. I would also code 37214 for removing the lysis catheter and 276... [ Read More ]

HELP PLEASE!!!!

I'm looking at 37230 for the stent in the TP trunk and 37226 for the stent in the SFA. I would also code 37214 for removing the lysis catheter and 27602 for the fasciotomy. I wouldn't code anything fo... [ Read More ]

Two stage decompression fasciotomy, lower leg.

Hi all, Surgeon did a decompression fasciotomy without debridement, 27602. Two days later he went in and opened the wounds up and did debridement of nonviable muscles, nerves. Would the second stag... [ Read More ]

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Hello, I have been struggling with this OP report for days. I'm not sure if I have the right codes or not. The codes I came up with are 27602, 37228, 75710, 37226, 34201, and 76937. Any assistance w... [ Read More ]

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Lower extremity procedure codes

[QUOTE="ellis3350, post: 457593, member: 217994"] Try looking at 34203,RT and 27602,RT. Hope this helps. [/QUOTE] Thank you! That does help!... [ Read More ]

Lower extremity procedure codes

Try looking at 34203,RT and 27602,RT. Hope this helps.... [ Read More ]

vascular help please

From looking at the procedure list in detail and skimming through the report, I would code it as 34201,RT 34203,50,51 35371,LT,XU,51 34111,LT,51 34101,LT,51 27602,RT,51 Per Dr. Z, if an endarterectom... [ Read More ]

vascular help please

Procedure list in detail: 1. Bilateral iliofemoral embolectomy through bilateral femoral artery exposure 2. Left common femoral artery thromboendarterectomy with patch angioplasty 3. Bilateral poplite... [ Read More ]

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