CPT^® 27750, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27750 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint.

Additional/Related Information

Tabs

Summary

The provider treats a fracture of the tibial shaft, typically a nondisplaced or hairline fracture, which does not require manipulation, with or without a fibular fracture. He performs the procedure to keep the fracture in alignment and prevent displacement while the fracture heals and to relieve pain.

For clinical responsibility, terminology, tips and additional info
start codify free trial.

View any code changes for 2024 as well as historical information on code creation and revision.

Crosswalks

Tabs

Combat the #1 denial reason - mismatched CPT-ICD-9 codes - with top Medicare carrier and private payer accepted diagnoses for the chosen CPT® code.

View the CPT® code's corresponding procedural code and DRG. In a click, check the DRG's IPPS allowable, length of stay, and more. To plug inpatient facility revenue drains, subscribe to DRG Coder today.

Crosswalk to an anesthesia code and its base units, and calculate payments in a snap! Subscribe to Anesthesia Coder today.

View matching HCPCS Level II codes and their definitions.

Forum

Have a question about CPT Code 27750 ? Start a discussion here

Emergency department and speciality physician evaluate same patient

If an emergency department physician requests that another specialty physician evaluates an ED patient, can both physicians (ED and specialty) charge an ED E&M? (99281-99285) Also, if the specialty ph... [ Read More ]

Looking for Coders

[QUOTE="MelissaL, post: 375899, member: 27750"]If you are a coder looking for a position, please send your resume to [email]GHudson@para-hcfs.com[/email][/QUOTE] Yes, this is very vague. It should ra... [ Read More ]

tibial metaphysis

Are metaphysis of the tibia or fibula considered shaft fractures? My doctor often notes this in his dictation that patient had a distal tibial metaphysis fracture, and bills for CPT 27750- tibia shaf... [ Read More ]

Definitive Care for Fracture Care

I hope this is help you Five Options for Fracture Care Coding Coders have five options when coding fractures in the ED, explains David McKenzie, director of reimbursement for the American College of... [ Read More ]

Orthopedics Question

We have a 6 y/o who has fx tibia, on first cast change he became very anxious and very scared making the procedure very difficult to say the least. For future cast changes, to make it easier on the Dr... [ Read More ]

Question about closed tx of dislocation

:confused:That was my original thought too. The other codes in the defined range of 27750-27848 are clearly labeled when manipulation is performed. 27822 does not specify "with manipulation" Can you p... [ 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 ]

How to code:

When a patient fractures their distal Fibula and Tibia, what would the corrected DX and CPT code be? The physician's notes/xray results both say Fibula and Tibia distal shaft fractures. So i get confu... [ Read More ]

Fracture code billing

Hi all, I really need help here. One of the provider is billing the fracture code- closed treatment e.g 24620,27750. The residents are taking care of the patients in ED without the attending presen... [ Read More ]

coding stress fracture

Can cpt 27750 be billed out with a stress fracture tib or fib dx 733.93? Or can a fracture not be billed out. Provider billed out the fx code along with the dx code and patient called and said she can... [ Read More ]

View All