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Old 01-22-2009, 01:38 PM
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Default Coding a fracture of tibia?

Is there a separate procedure code for distal tibia epiphyseal fracture? Or do you code with 27750?
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I would not use 27750 as that is for a shaft fracture.. look at 27824 to see if it fits.
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