jamiepeters
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My provider did a Closed reduction with perc pinning of the distal radius and closed reduction perc pinning of the distal ulna (not ulnar styloid). Can anyone please tell me what the CPT code would be?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Attention was then turned to the ulna, which did maintain significant displacement and angular deformity. We were able to reduce this and with holding reduction, an 0.045 K-wire was passed from the metaphyseal region proximal to the physis, across the fracture site essentially intramedullary down the ulnar shaft. This was checked under fluoroscopy in multiple planes and felt to be markedly improved and in satisfactory position. There was slight displacement of the radius from some residual callus or fragmentation, but overall alignment and angulation were satisfactory. The pins were bent and clipped. The final construct was checked under fluoroscopy in multiple planes and felt to be stable and in satisfactory position. This was copiously irrigated. A nonstick dressing bolstering the pins and protecting the skin was applied followed by a long-arm fiberglass splint with appropriate molding. The patient tolerated the procedure well and was awakened in the operative suite and transferred to a bed in recovery in satisfactory condition. There were no apparent complications. All counts were correct
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Attention was then turned to the ulna, which did maintain significant displacement and angular deformity. We were able to reduce this and with holding reduction, an 0.045 K-wire was passed from the metaphyseal region proximal to the physis, across the fracture site essentially intramedullary down the ulnar shaft. This was checked under fluoroscopy in multiple planes and felt to be markedly improved and in satisfactory position. There was slight displacement of the radius from some residual callus or fragmentation, but overall alignment and angulation were satisfactory. The pins were bent and clipped. The final construct was checked under fluoroscopy in multiple planes and felt to be stable and in satisfactory position. This was copiously irrigated. A nonstick dressing bolstering the pins and protecting the skin was applied followed by a long-arm fiberglass splint with appropriate molding. The patient tolerated the procedure well and was awakened in the operative suite and transferred to a bed in recovery in satisfactory condition. There were no apparent complications. All counts were correct