CPT^® 26841, Under Arthrodesis Procedures on the Hand and Fingers

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 26841 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Arthrodesis Procedures on the Hand and Fingers.

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In this procedure, the provider surgically immobilizes the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb with or without the help of internal fixation devices. The carpometacarpal joint is a joint where the metacarpal bone of the thumb attaches to the trapezium bone of the wrist.

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Allograft

[QUOTE="zvankleek1, post: 41934, member: 24753"]An arthrodesis was done on the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb in opposition with K-wires. An allograft was utilized. Is there a separate code for ... [ Read More ]

Allograft

An arthrodesis was done on the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb in opposition with K-wires. An allograft was utilized. Is there a separate code for using the allograft, all I can find is autograft... [ Read More ]

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