CPT® 21436, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Head

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 21436 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Head.

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Summary

The provider treats a complicated facial fracture resulting in separation of the cranium, or skull, from the facial bones, to repair injuries to the nasal bridge or upper jaw following severe trauma to the face. He accesses the fracture through incisions in different areas. He applies bone graft material and an internal fixation device to hold the fracture in place as it heals.

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