CPT^® 26535, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Hand and Fingers

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 26535 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Hand and Fingers.

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In this procedure, the provider reconstructs or replaces one or more interphalangeal joints using adjoining tissues. He performs the procedure to correct deformity, reduce inflammation, and improve function, typically in a patient with arthritis or prior injuries.

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