CPT^® 27881, Under Amputation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27881 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Amputation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint.

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In this procedure, the provider amputates the leg below the knee, through the bones in the lower leg, to relieve pain and or remove nonhealing tissue in the presence of poor vascular supply. He closes the remaining skin flaps around the amputation site and applies a cast in a manner that permits immediate fitting of a prosthesis, or artificial leg.

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What would be the correct code for a below the knee amputation with immediate prosthesis placed. Looking at code 27881 but this seems to indicate cast. Thanks for any help.... [ Read More ]

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