CPT^® 24600, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 24600 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow.

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The provider treats a displacement of the bones in the elbow joint in a closed procedure. He does not make an incision or use general anesthesia.

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Question regarding elbow dislocation

Hi, one of the ortho surgeons I work with did a hospital consult on a patient and diagnosed patient with an elbow dislocation. He did Not reduce the dislocation, said it did not need to be reduced, b... [ Read More ]

Elbow dislocation reduction

HI, can someone tell me if cpt 24600 can be billed if no splint was applied. Thanks... [ Read More ]

Nursemaid elbow

Nursemaid elbow was reduced by Nurse in Emergency room. Is if Ok to bill (CPT 24600 for hospital? Thank you... [ Read More ]

Elbow Dislocation

Hi can any one provide me information when to code 24600 and 24640 (elbow dislocation), upto my understanding it is when the nursemaid elbow is performed in kids up to age 5 we can code 24640 and in a... [ Read More ]

modifier for repeat procedure for dislocation

Patient seen on 8/3/11 in ER for dislocated elbow and "under conscious sedation, the dislocation was reduced. A posterior splint was applied" (24600 billed). On 8/9/11 patient had re-dislocation of e... [ Read More ]

Extensive Procedure

One of my physicians performed the following procedure, and I was hoping you all can review and let me know if the codes I have are what you would use: ***********************************************... [ Read More ]

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