Incision Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint CPT® Code range 27301- 27310

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint 27301-27310 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 27301- 27310
Incision Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint
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Why is there a wound, is it postoperative, like post TKA dehiscence? Was it a traumatic wound, non-healing other type surgical wound, chronic ulcer, etc? If arthrotomy look at 27310. Most joints have ... [ Read More ]
Hello Everyone, I'm not sure which code better fits this situation. Normally I'd go for a regular debridement code since that would include the irrigation, but the doctor wants to code 27301, but I'm... [ Read More ]
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I was always taught to code this as just a debridement code 11042-11047 depending on how deep he went. It wouldn't be a revision or a secondary closure. Or use cpt code 27301 if they have an abscess e... [ Read More ]
[b]I really need help with this one!!![/b] Ok, now I'm doubting all of it - and thinking maybe 27301 or 27310 would be a better fit. I can type in more of the dictation if needed, but my original que... [ Read More ]
this is a tough one to give you advice on based on just what you have posted. My first guess is 27310 or possibly 27301, but would really need to see an op note to offer better advice.... [ Read More ]