CPT^® 27825, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27825 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.

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In this procedure, the provider fixes a fracture of the weight bearing articular portion of the distal tibia by adjusting the alignment nonsurgically using skeletal traction and manipulation. The provider generally performs this procedure on unstable fractures which require manipulation to align the bones.

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Fracture care in the ED...

The cast/splint is always included in the initial treatment of a fracture. So you can bill for the reduction. I heard somewhere that you can have a closed reduction of an open fracture so 27825 is pro... [ Read More ]

Fracture care in the ED...

It confuses me… a lot! I’ve done research and sometimes the answers are contradicting on this forum and on the internet. =( Two questions here- When the ED doctor preforms reductions, splinting ... [ Read More ]

Right distal tibia Salter-Harris II and distal fibula fracture at ankle closed treatment with manipulation - help with CPT

[QUOTE="cclarson, post: 479619, member: 605894"] Since the doctor specifically states that they are distal fractures, I would go with 27788 and 27825. However, the body of the op note only states that... [ Read More ]

Right distal tibia Salter-Harris II and distal fibula fracture at ankle closed treatment with manipulation - help with CPT

Since the doctor specifically states that they are distal fractures, I would go with 27788 and 27825. However, the body of the op note only states that he worked on one fracture, and doesn't state whi... [ Read More ]

Right distal tibia Salter-Harris II and distal fibula fracture at ankle closed treatment with manipulation - help with CPT

I am looking at 27752 with both tibia/fibula, I am also looking at 27788 distal fibula & 27825 for the salter harris ii distal tibia. I appreciate any feedback. Thank you in advance. PREOPERATIVE... [ Read More ]

External Fixator with Closed Treatment and return to OR for staged ORIF

I have a billing/coding question related to external fixator placement. Is it commonplace to bill 20690 (uniplanar external fixator) and 27825 (closed manip tx pilon) at the initial surgery, and a... [ Read More ]

HELP :) Complex surgery with fractures

27825-RT, 27781-LT, 27752-LT & 20692-50 Am i anywhere close to what should be billed for this service?? Any advice?? Am I missing anything?? PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Bilateral open tibia/fibular frac... [ Read More ]

Case #6 Winner, Answer Key, & Rationale

[b]Case # 6 clinical added for Answer key & Rationale[/b] Case # 6 clinical added for Answer key & Rationale Since the clinical info wasn't included in posting of answer & rationale; and the link to ... [ Read More ]

Case #6 Winner, Answer Key, & Rationale

Code 27825 includes skeletal traction which is a pulling force exerted on a skeletal structure or state of tension created by a pulling force. External fixation which is a method of immobilizing bones... [ Read More ]

Case #6 Winner, Answer Key, & Rationale

[b]20690?[/b] Hello, I was curious, is 20690 not included in 27825? CPT Assistant states may be listed in addition to the code for the treatment... and code 27825 includes skeletal traction. CPT As... [ Read More ]

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