CPT® Code 27698 - Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint - Codify by AAPC (2024)

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CPT® Code 27698 - Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint - Codify by AAPC? ›

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27698 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.

Codes 27695 and 27696 are used for primary repairs, and 27698 is used for secondary repair.

CPT code 27698 describes the secondary repair (or reconstruction) of the “collateral” ligament of the ankle, while CPT code 27696 describes a primary repair of both the medial and lateral ligaments in the ankle.

A: No, CPT 27698 includes the repair of both the ATFL and the CFL so you would only report the code once.

I recommended CPT code 27828 (Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of both tibia and fibula) and CPT code 27829 (Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes ...

This procedure may be reported with CPT code 76998 (Ultrasonic guidance, intraoperative) by appending modifier 59 or XS. CPT code 76998 shall not be reported for ultrasound guidance used to procure the vascular graft. 4.

x265 typically requires more processing power and time to encode compared to x264. If you have the computational resources and time, the reduced file sizes with x265 can save on bandwidth and storage, but if speed is critical, x264 might be more practical.

Modifier 26 is defined as the professional component (PC). The PC is outlined as a physician's service, which may include technician supervision, interpretation of results and a written report. Use modifier 26 when a physician interprets but does not perform the test.

The most common code for diagnostic cystoscopy is 52232, encompassing cystoscopy with bladder biopsy. Additional codes like 52231 (cystoscopy without biopsy) and 52275 (cystoscopy with urethral dilation) might apply depending on the procedure's nature.

Note: This code can be used to bill the subdermal contraceptive implant or any other medically necessary, non-experimental implant as described below. Cochlear implant handling can also be billed using code 0278.

What is the difference between primary and secondary repair? ›

Delayed primary repair: A repair performed within 24 hours to two weeks of the injury. Secondary repair: A repair performed after two weeks of injury. “Primary repairs usually involve direct surgical correction of the injury, while secondary repairs may include tendon grafts or other more complex procedures."

CPT® Code 27696 - Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint - Codify by AAPC.

Modifier 51 Multiple Procedures indicates that multiple procedures were performed at the same session. It applies to: Different procedures performed at the same session.

CPT^® 73590, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Lower Extremities.

CPT® Code 27752 in section: Closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture)

CPT® Code 27720 in section: Repair of nonunion or malunion, tibia.

All of these procedures are classified mastectomy for cancer and should all be coded with 19303. No special distinctions are made for the type of incision. The operative report should use the wording “total nipple-sparing” or “total skin-sparing” mastectomy to avoid confusion with a subcutaneous mastectomy.

CPT® Code 37609 - Ligation Procedures on Arteries and Veins - Codify by AAPC.

Ligation of an arterio- venous access is reported by CPT code 37607 (Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula) and the Cen- ters for Medicare and Medicaid Services has assigned it a 90-day global period. This code description is applicable for use on either a prosthetic graft or an autogenous circuit.