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Wiki cpt code 24430

Thread starter Trechell Schroeder
Start date Nov 24, 2009

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Trechell Schroeder

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Nov 24, 2009

#1

does this code include internal fixation?

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coderguy1939

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Nov 24, 2009

#2

Since the lay description describes insertion of compression plate and screws, I would say yes.

Any other opinions?

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kjstearns

Guru

Nov 24, 2009

#3

Agreed. And per my CDR, it says:

A compression plate is centered over the fracture and screws are inserted.

~Kirsten, CPC

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