I need help on an "Open reduction of constrained total hip replacement" the op notes reads:
.... the anterior capsule was excised. The femoral head was seen to be buttonholed through the posterior scar tissue and the intervening scar was excised. The femoral head was then brought up into the acetabulum such that it abutted the opening of the acetabulum. Because of the constrained configuration of the the implants, the hip could not reduce spontaneously. A tamp was placed against the shoulder of the femoral head & with the sharp mallet blows, the ball was reduced into the socket.
Im wondering if this should be an unlisted code 27299
thanks for any imput
Sheila, CPC
.... the anterior capsule was excised. The femoral head was seen to be buttonholed through the posterior scar tissue and the intervening scar was excised. The femoral head was then brought up into the acetabulum such that it abutted the opening of the acetabulum. Because of the constrained configuration of the the implants, the hip could not reduce spontaneously. A tamp was placed against the shoulder of the femoral head & with the sharp mallet blows, the ball was reduced into the socket.
Im wondering if this should be an unlisted code 27299
thanks for any imput
Sheila, CPC