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Podiatry Coding:

Reconstruct Your Knowledge of Ligament Repair Types

Published on Tue Apr 14, 2026

Question: Can you explain the differences between primary and secondary ligament repairs? Vermont Subscriber Answer: Primary ligament repairs, coded with 27695 (Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; collateral) and 27696 (… both collateral ligaments), are performed when the patient suffers an acute injury. The physician joins the torn ligament ends directly. Use 27695 when the provider surgically repairs one collateral ligament [...]
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