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Puzzle Out Bimalleolar Fractures

Published on Thu Sep 16, 2021

Question: My podiatrist performed closed treatment of a lateral and medial malleoli ankle fracture without manipulation. Can you tell me more about this type of fracture? Which CPT® code should I report for this procedure? Alabama Subscriber Answer: You should report 27808 (Closed treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli or medial [...]
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