CPT^® 27690, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27690 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint.

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Summary

The provider performs a single tendon transfer or transplant, such as transferring the anterior tibial tendon extensors into the midfoot. He performs the procedure to restore function lost due to diseased, paralyzed, or injured tendon.

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Non-Scheduled Procedure- When is an E/M Appropriate

[HEADING=3][URL]https://www.aapc.com/blog/27690-know-when-to-bill-em-with-a-minor-procedure/[/URL][/HEADING] [HEADING=3]The Visit’s Purpose Can Help You Decide[/HEADING] Even if the E/M service is r... [ Read More ]

Modifier 25

Explaining the procedure is included in the procedure. Does the surgeon bill an E&M when he meets with the patient pre-op to make sure they don't have further questions? No. What authority are they ... [ Read More ]

Modifier 25 same day as minor procedure

[B]The Visit’s Purpose Can Help You Decide[/B] Even if the E/M service is related to the minor procedure, you still may be able to report it separately. Ask yourself: Did the E/M occur because of th... [ Read More ]

28800 with 27690 and 27692

Hello, Can anyone help with billing these codes together? Medicare has denied all of them for bundling. Cpt 97605 was also billed with these and that was the only code that paid. I appreciate any assi... [ Read More ]

Injections and E/M

This can be a tricky call sometimes. If this is the first injection, you can bill both the E/M and injection. If this is a repeat injection with nothing else evaluated and no change in plan of care, I... [ Read More ]

Nurse visit for an Immunization

Yup, can't bill both the E/M and the procedure in this situation. Some reading material: [URL="https://www.aapc.com/blog/27690-know-when-to-bill-em-with-a-minor-procedure/"]https://www.aapc.com/blog... [ Read More ]

Can an Injection note be put in the middle of the E/M notes. e/m with procedure procedure documentation

Hi, I have a provider that is putting his procedure notes in the middle of his E/M notes. Does he have to Put his procedures on a separate page? Does anyone have a resource/guideline stating how a p... [ Read More ]

Surgery code help needed, please.

Trying this again in another forum. Would really appreciate some advice, please. Attention was directed to the dorsal medial aspect of the right lateral cuneiform, where approximately 3 cm linear inc... [ Read More ]

CPT for "Hibbs tenosuspension"

I am needing a CPT code for this procedure. The description for 27690 says: procedure involves transfer or transplant of a single tendon from a number of different sites ON THE FOOT, but it is listed... [ Read More ]

E&M with Minor Procedure

Per CMS: The initial evaluation for minor surgical procedures and endoscopies is always included in the global surgery package. Visits by the same physician on the same day as a minor surgery or ... [ Read More ]

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