CPT® 20950, Under Other Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 20950 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System.

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Summary

The provider measures interstitial fluid pressure to check for the presence of compartment syndrome, an abnormal buildup of fluid in the tissues within a muscle compartment, a space partitioned by a layer of fascia, which can occur following injury, surgery, or repetitive muscle use. Increasing fluid pressure within a muscle compartment compresses small blood vessels and nerves, requiring immediate attention to avoid permanent tissue damage.

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