
accordance with CPT guidelines. Both CPT code 27279 and CPT 7280 are unilateral procedures. If performed bilaterally, some payors require that the service be reported twice with modifier …
The services described by codes 27197 and 27198 differ from services performed to treat anterior-only pelvic ring injuries, which are now reported only with an evaluation and …
ORIF for Ramus fracture - AO Foundation Surgery Reference
Given the rarity of these fractures there, are no clear guidelines on how to operatively treat them. Approaches may be transoral, submandibular, or retromandibular, depending on the fracture …
INTRA ARTICULAR DISTAL HUMERUS FRACTURE 24546 Open treatment of humeral supracondylar or transcondylar fracture, includes internal fixation when performed; with …
Pelvic Ring Fractures - EmblemHealth
Dec 14, 2016 · Effective January 1, 2017, in accordance with AMA CPT coding guidelines, to report closed treatment of only anterior pelvic ring fracture (s) and/or dislocation (s) of the …
How To Use CPT Code 27217 - Updated 2025 - Coding Ahead LLC
CPT code 27217 represents a surgical procedure aimed at addressing fractures or dislocations of the anterior pelvic bones that disrupt the pelvic ring. This code is specifically used for unilateral …
Coding Pearls - The Basics of Fracture Treatment Coding
Apr 15, 2025 · Option #1: With the assumption being that the fracture has occurred within the past 2 weeks, the best way to address this injury would be to perform open reduction with internal …
ORIF CPT Codes Explained: Master Fracture Repair Billing Now!
Aug 20, 2025 · Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) is a surgical procedure used to repair fractured bones. Understanding the appropriate CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes …
Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; intra-articular (open) and extra-articular.
Changes to Pelvic Fracture Codes - Focus on Treatment Complexity
Mar 16, 2017 · According to CPT guidelines, an appropriate evaluation and management (E/M) service code should be used in place of 27197 and 27198 for closed treatment of anterior (vs. …