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CPT® 27888, Under Amputation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 27888 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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The provider amputates the foot across the bone knobs on either side of the ankle to treat nonhealing wounds of the foot due to infection or poor circulation. He excises the nerves and reconstructs the skin and tissues around the amputation site to enable walking on the stump.

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[QUOTE="dingersol, post: 505501, member: 27888"] Hello - I purchased a license several years ago for myself and did not end up using it; so am interested in sharing a license; however, I am intereste... [ Read More ]
Syme’s amputation/distal transtibial amputation
I am not specifically familiar with the procedure however, you can't use unlisted codes if there are CPT that describe the procedure(s) being performed. Providers can't use an unlisted because they do... [ Read More ]
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[QUOTE="dingersol, post: 505501, member: 27888"] Hello - I purchased a license several years ago for myself and did not end up using it; so am interested in sharing a license; however, I am intereste... [ Read More ]
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[QUOTE="dingersol, post: 505501, member: 27888"] Hello - I purchased a license several years ago for myself and did not end up using it; so am interested in sharing a license; however, I am intereste... [ Read More ]
Re-amputation
Pt. had a BKA, than a knee disarticulation and now presents for a AKA all on the same leg. Do I use the re-amputation or the AKA 27590 with a 79 modifier for furthering of disease? I billed for the ... [ Read More ]
Billing tib fib fracture
I wonder if this is a typo? Did you really mean 27888 - amputation, or did you mean 27788? If 27788, why don't you look at 27808, including both?... [ Read More ]
Billing tib fib fracture
dOES ANYONE KNOW IF YOU CAN BILL OUT BOTH THE 27825 WITH 27888. I WOULD LOVE SOME FEEDBACK ON THIS. THANKS A BUNCH... [ Read More ]
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