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CPT® 20694, Under General Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 20694 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - General Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System.

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The provider removes an external fixation system while the patient is under anesthesia. Skeletal fixation devices are used to join two skeletal parts and maintain their normal alignment while helping in faster healing. An external fixation system, also called an external fixator or ex fix, is a fixation device that is placed inside of bones, and the device itself remains outside of the body, It enables the provider to make adjustments to the fixation externally and eliminates the need for invasive procedures. Once the defect has healed, the provider removes the external fixation system and any associated implants.

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20680 or 20694 if under general anesthesia... [ Read More ]
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20680 WITH A LOCAL OR 20694 WITH GENERAL ANESTHESIA... HOPE THIS HELPS... [ Read More ]
Moderate Conscious Sedation in ED determined by Drug Used?
I agree with you, you cannot use the drug itself to determine the type of anesthesia that is used. With regard to CPT code assignment, there are some good articles in CPT Assistant that might help ... [ Read More ]
tibia fracture with lateral meniscus and LCL tear
hello, Can I bill for all? 1. Open reduction and internal fixation of bicondylar tibial plateau fracture. CPT 27536 2. Open repair of lateral meniscus, including the body and anterior horn and the a... [ Read More ]
20694 Denied during GSP hardware orthopedics
My provider performed a 20694 (removal of external fixation device, requiring general anesthesia) during the GSP of the previous arthroscopic procedure, and Medicare denied for being performed within ... [ Read More ]
External Fixator 20693 with 20694 Same Session
Provider makes adjustments to external fixator (under anesthesia) 20693, fixes a separate fracture and at the end of the service he removes the external fixator 20694. I have run NCCI edits and these ... [ Read More ]
Removal of fixation device with debridement
I am getting and edit when coding 11043 (excisional debridement) with 20694. Message reads "You have coded 20694 with additional code(s) considered a component of this procedure." NCCI edits conside... [ Read More ]
CPT 20694 with ORIF
I agree with Orthocoderpgu. I also see this all the time and have never run into any issues with 20694 being bundled with any ORIF codes. I always double check though and run the codes through a CCI e... [ Read More ]
CPT 20694 with ORIF external fixation removal fracture coding
I am looking for research resources. I review claims, and frequently see Orthopedic providers submitting CPT 20694 (removal of external fixation device, requiring general anesthesia) with an ORIF. I h... [ Read More ]
Charge for removal of an External Fixator (DigitWidget)
When code states under Anesthesia its talking about General Anesthesia. There is something in CPT assistant regarding it. Found an older thread on this: [url]https://www.aapc.com/memberarea/forums/1... [ Read More ]
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