Orthopedic | Know the Ropes When You Tackle Pilon Fracture Coding - AAPC A pilon" or tibial plafond fracture is an intra-articular fracture of the distal tibia " says Kenneth Swal MD an orthopedic surgeon in Dallas "These injuries are usually caused by a trauma to the ankle that can also damage the soft tissues so these fractures can be very difficult to treat " Three CPT codes describe pilon fracture treatments:
CPT® Code 27759 - Fracture and or Dislocation Procedures on the . . . - AAPC The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 27759 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fracture and or Dislocation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint
Highlight These Key Terms To Choose Between 20690 and 20692 - AAPC The tibia and forearm accept a ring fixator more readily,” he adds The pelvis is an exception, though, Mallon says And coders may have particular difficulty with pelvic cases Example: Suppose the patient’s fixation device allows the patient to lie flat -- which means it has no true rings — but the bars do go up and cross over the pelvis
Wiki - Nonunion Tibia IM nail repair - AAPC Has anyone run into this scenario? CPT code for Repair of a Nonunion of the Tibia with Intramedullary implant Should I use CPT code 27759 or 27720? Any thoughts? Thanks
CPT® Code 27720 - Repair, Revision, and or Reconstruction . . . - AAPC The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 27720 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair, Revision, and or Reconstruction Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint