CPT^® 24900, Under Amputation Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 24900 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Amputation Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow.

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In this procedure the provider completely removes the arm at any point on the humerus and closes the wound left with remaining muscular and skin layers.

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