CPT^® 27846, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27846 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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The provider treats an ankle joint dislocation. He surgically opens the site of dislocation. He realigns the joint and may hold it in place with hardwire inserted through the skin.

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27846 is not enough for the procedure but 27847 is too much because it states entire tibial component. It should be billed as 27847-52 it s a reduction of that procedure code It has to be coded base... [ Read More ]

27822 with 27846 not for Medicare, can be billed together?

27822 and 27846 can be billed together? I have read in several forums that dislocation cannot be billed together with the fracture. The operation. 1. Open Treatment and Internal Fixation of Right Trim... [ Read More ]

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