What is procedure code 23515?
CPT® Code 23515 in section: Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Shoulder.
How do you code Orif?
CPT code 25607 is reported for open treatment of the fracture with internal fixation; CPT code 25608 for fracture repair in which two fragments of bone in the joint receive internal fixation; and CPT code 25609 for fracture repair in which three or more fragments of bone in the joint receive internal fixation.
What is included in CPT 23500?
CPT® 23500, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Shoulder. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 23500 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Shoulder.
What is the CPT code 27792?
27792 Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation.
What is procedure code 28615?
CPT® Code 28615 in section: Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Foot and Toes.
What is the CPT code for scapular fracture?
CPT Codes: 23585 Open treatment of scapular fracture (body, glenoid or acromion) includes internal fixation, when performed. Technique guide are not considered high yield topics for orthopaedic standardized exams including the ABOS, EBOT and RC.
What is the CPT code for scaphoid surgery?
CPT codes and descriptions © 2008 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. CPT is trademark of the American Medical Association. Repair of nonunion, scaphoid navicular bone, with or without radial styloidectomy (includes obtaining graft and necessary fixation) (25440)
How is a scapula fracture diagnosed?
Scapula Fractures are uncommon fractures to the shoulder girdle associated with high energy trauma, associated pulmonary or head injury, and increased injury severity scores. Diagnosis can be made with plain radiographs. CT studies are helpful for fracture characterization and for surgical planning.
What is the ORIF code for os acromiale fracture?
I have had the same scenario and for the os acromiale we have used 23585 (ORIF of scapular fracture (body, glenoid or acromion)). Since the acromion is attached to the scapula and the os is the area between there, we had success with this code.