Orthopedic Coding Alert
Reader Question:
27829 Describes Maisonneuve Fracture
Published on Thu Nov 06, 2003
Question: My surgeon documented a Maisonneuve fracture, but I can't find this terminology anywhere. Is there a CPT code for treating this injury?
Answer: A Maisonneuve fracture is normally a fracture of the proximal tibia with displacement of the syndesmosis. The orthopedist does not treat the proximal fibular fracture, but reduces and repairs the syndesmosis.
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If your physician's operative report indicates that he performed this service, you should report 27829 (Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint [syndesmosis] disruption, with or without internal or external fixation).
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