CPT® 1003T, Under First Carpometacarpal Joint Arthroplasty with Prosthetic Replacement Procedure
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 1003T as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - First Carpometacarpal Joint Arthroplasty with Prosthetic Replacement Procedure.
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Summary
The provider performs surgery to reconstruct the first carpometacarpal joint at the base of the thumb. The surgery involves removing the damaged portions of the distal trapezium and proximal first metacarpal bones and replacing them with prosthetic implants. This restores joint function and relieves pain from arthritis or injury.
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