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  1. ICD-10-CM Code for Fracture of shaft of tibia - AAPC

    ICD-10 code S82.2 for Fracture of shaft of tibia is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -Injuries to the knee and lower leg .

  2. CPT® Code 27759 - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the

    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 …

  3. Orthopedic | Know the Ropes When You Tackle Pilon Fracture Coding

    Feb 17, 2005 · 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 …

  4. CPT® Code 27792 - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the

    CPT ® 27792, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 27792 as maintained by American Medical …

  5. CPT® Code 27635 - Excision Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and ... - AAPC

    The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 27635 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Leg (Tibia …

  6. Refine Your Tibial Shaft Fractur : e Coding With These ... - AAPC

    May 9, 2011 · The tibia is the stronger and more prominent and superficial weight-bearing bone in the leg and is more likely to be broken, usually due to trauma. But it is not uncommon for tibial fractures …

  7. Wiki - Nonunion Tibia IM nail repair - AAPC

    Dec 18, 2016 · 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

  8. Highlight These Key Terms To Choose Between 20690 and 20692 - AAPC

    Sep 16, 2015 · 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. …

  9. 3 Strategies Help You Code Bone Biopsy Procedures Correctly

    Sep 26, 2005 · For example, he takes a bone biopsy of the distal tibia and a separate bone biopsy of the talus. Coding solution: You should report two units of 20245. Although the surgeon biopsied two …

  10. Code Ankle Arthroscopy With Confidence : Orthopedic Coding - AAPC

    Feb 24, 2025 · 29891 (Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect) 29892 (Arthroscopically aided repair of large osteochondritis …