CPT^® 27894, Under Other Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27894 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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The provider cuts into the fascia surrounding multiple lower leg compartments: the anterior and/or lateral and at least one of the posterior compartments. He also removes 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 ]

Help Fasciotomy???

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Two stage decompression fasciotomy, lower leg.

Hi all, Surgeon did a decompression fasciotomy without debridement, 27602. Two days later he went in and opened the wounds up and did debridement of nonviable muscles, nerves. Would the second stag... [ Read More ]

Help with leg muscle resection?

On the [U]Lateral[/U] side of the Lower Leg, he did a Decompressive Fasciotomy [B]with[/B] [B]debridement[/B] of necrotic muscle and tissue of the Anterior, Lateral, and Posterior Compartments, even t... [ 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 ]

Need a coding tip

What CPT code would you choose for reexcison of necrotizing fasciitis of the left lower extremity and excisional debridement and removal of bursa and sinus tract? I have came up with a few codes but ... [ Read More ]

Revision of Fasciotomy Incisions

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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 ]

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