Wiki ORIF D. Radius and D. Ulna fx code help

[jovibon110@gmail.com]

Provider does not indicate whether extra-articular, intra-articular 2 part, or intra-articular 3 part For the D. Radius fx. Would it be unlisted for the D. Ulna ? Only code for the Ulna is a shaft code and radial styloid code.

 

[amyjph]

This is old but has good info: https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/cpt-orif-distal-ulna-metaphyseal-fracture.148312/

Did you check CPT Assistant? You might be able to use the 25545. I think 25545 is ok in this case.

These are always a problem since the distal ulna doesn't have a specific code. I would probably query the provider about the intra/extra radius to make sure because of the second paragrapgh.

 

[jovibon110@gmail.com]

I did see that old one. Thank you for responding