CPT^® 27080, Under Excision Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27080 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint.

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In this procedure, the provider surgically removes the coccyx, also known as the tail bone, which is the last part of the back bone.

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Exploration of perineum with coccygectomy and debridement of the devitalized tissue

Hello. I'm hoping someone else migh have some input. I have gone round in circles in my head trying to code this out. I've never had to code a coccygectomy in any way, shape, or form LOL. I'm not ... [ Read More ]

Sacral Osteotomy

If the doc "resected" the "distal sacrum", which is the coccyx. then take a look at 27080 and see how that fits. If you have a Coder's Desk Reference check the code description in there too.... [ Read More ]

Excision distal coccygectomy and perineal cystic mass

I'd try 27080. Code doesn't state Complete or Partial just -ectomy. Removal of the lesion would be incidental to the more extensive procedure.... [ Read More ]

Excision distal coccygectomy and perineal cystic mass

I need help coding this. Any assistance would be appreciated. The op reads as follows: [QUOTE][/QUOTE]After the patient was intubated, she was rolled in the prone jackknife position. Care was taken ... [ Read More ]

Coccygectomy with excision of sacral pressure ulcer?

Debridement of the Sacrum itself means it is stage 4 (bone debridement) and excision is done .So the CPTcode to be reported 15933. ie with ostectomy. [please correct my typing mistake of 15931for wi... [ Read More ]

Coccygectomy with excision of sacral pressure ulcer?

[QUOTE="preserene, post: 162692, member: 113753"]Anatomically, sacral segments are different entity from coccyx though thEY are all fused together as one piece. So, you have to report them separately.... [ Read More ]

Coccygectomy with excision of sacral pressure ulcer?

Anatomically, sacral segments are different entity from coccyx though thEY are all fused together as one piece. So, you have to report them separately. [B]27080[/B]- for coccygectomy. [B]15931[/B] for... [ Read More ]

Coccygectomy with excision of sacral pressure ulcer?

[QUOTE="sweetybird0472, post: 161726, member: 145705"]I have a scenario with a coccygectomy and excision of sacral pressure ulcer it is stated that they area was packed with a damp dressing rather th... [ Read More ]

Mod 51 or 59 very confused

[QUOTE="dadhich.girish, post: 162095, member: 67620"]Without seeing at the OP report, I believe 20245 should not be coded with 15933. Code 15933 includes ostectomy. As far as modifier goes, mod 51 s... [ Read More ]

Mod 51 or 59 very confused

Without seeing at the OP report, I believe 20245 should not be coded with 15933. Code 15933 includes ostectomy. As far as modifier goes, mod 51 should be appended to 27080, as there is no CCI edit b... [ Read More ]

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