CPT^® 24006, Under Incision Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 24006 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow.

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In this procedure, the provider surgically repairs the elbow joint to treat a recurrent dislocation and osteochondritis dissecans, or OCD.

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