CPT^® 27882, Under Amputation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27882 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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Summary

In this procedure, the provider amputates the patient's leg below the knee without leaving a skin flap. He performs the procedure when rapid amputation aids in stopping rapidly ascending necrosis, or tissue death, or hemodynamic compromise.

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amputation

Part of the description of 27882 is "Progressive incisions are made through soft tissues, and nerves and vessels are ligated." Hope this helps.... [ Read More ]

amputation

can i bill 27882 and 37760 if it says superficial veins met in the way were ligated... [ Read More ]

Amputations 5 Days Apart

I need some help coding these two procedures. The patient had a guillotine amputation of the left foot, followed by amputation of the left leg 5 days later. I found CPT code 27882-LT for the first amp... [ Read More ]

Code for amputation

I would pick 27882. In my CPT book for this code, it has the "amputation, leg, through the tibia and fibula; open, circular (guillotine)". I hope this helps! Thanks!... [ Read More ]

Foot Amputation then BKA

12/12/11 I would code 27882-Amputation, leg, through tibia and fibula; open, circular (guillotine) and for 12/16/11 I would code 27880-Amputation, leg, through tibia and fibula. You stated the 12/1... [ Read More ]

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