CPT^® 24155, Under Excision Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 24155 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow.

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In this procedure, the provider excises the distal part of the humerus and the proximal part of the radius and ulna that collectively form the elbow joint.

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Elbow surgery question

Doc is using code 24155, but I don't see this as an elbow resection. OP note states, "I removed the antibiotic spacer. There was a prominent portion of sharp humerus which was partially injuring the ... [ Read More ]

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