Orthopedic Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Removal of Exostosis
Published on Thu Mar 01, 2001
Question: How do I code for removal of exostosis on the hip?
Utah Subscriber
Answer: Use the unlisted procedure code (27299). Include the operative report and a brief letter identifying which CPT code might be most similar to the procedure done, and compare and contrast the excision to that code, while still submitting 27299. For a sample letter, see Letter Helps SLAP Reimbursement on page 20.
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