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CPT® 27892, Under Other Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 27892 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint.

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In this procedure, the provider cuts into the fascia surrounding the anterior and/or lateral compartments in the lower leg to relieve pressure and increase blood flow. He also removes the dead or damaged tissue.

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Fasciotomy Release of the Foot for Compartment Syndrome
What was the exact anatomical location? Asking because if for compartment syndrome you could look around the 27600-27602 or 27892-27894 areas depending on the exact location and if debridement was don... [ Read More ]
CPT 27892 Decompression fasciotomy, leg; anterior and/or lateral compartments only,
Thigh is 27496-27497 (One Compartment) 27498-27499 (multiple compartments) Calf is 27892-27894 If you look under Fasciotomy in the index. it leads you to a set of codes for Upper leg and a separat... [ Read More ]
CPT 27892 Decompression fasciotomy, leg; anterior and/or lateral compartments only,
I have a doctor that performed: 1) RT lateral thigh Fasciotomy 2) RT lateral calf Fasciotomy Is CPT 27892 billed once or twice in this situation? I do not have the report. Thank you!... [ Read More ]
FASCIA LATERAL RELEASE - need HELP!
Hi, I have a physician who does a fascia lateral release (or as he calls it; resection. I do not see any type of compartment syndrome as one of the diagnosis codes nor does the patient have any type... [ Read More ]
Compartment Release - Patient has bilateral compartment syndrome
First I need to correct my post from Friday... Oops!!! - Should have said "27892-27894" not 29874 (That CPT is stuck in my brain lately!!) Still sounds to me as you may apply one of 27892, 27893... [ Read More ]
Compartment Release - Patient has bilateral compartment syndrome
You're looking at 27892 - 29874 with debridement, or 27600 - 27602 w/ out debridement.... [ Read More ]
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