CPT^® 27265, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27265 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint.

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The provider corrects a minor dislocation in a hip joint that has formerly undergone a total hip replacement. She uses force to realign the hip, without anesthesia.

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is it correct to report 27265 for a hemi hip?

I have a case where the patient has a hemi arthroplasty placed because of a fx. The code that was originally used was 27236. They are now coming back in because of a dislocation on this hemi hip. My p... [ Read More ]

Multiple Attempts at Reductions

I have an encounter where the physician attempted reduction of a prosthetic hip dislocation 4 different times and was unsuccessful. I code ED professional fee. How would you code the procedure for t... [ Read More ]

closed reduction of dislocated hip

I should know the answer to this, but . . . .. . Patient in Emergency room with disclocated hip. Doctor tried to do a reduction (without anesthesia) but was unable to do so. Can I still code for ... [ Read More ]

Open reduction left total hip arthroplasty

our physcian performed a open reduction left total hip arthroplasty, but there are only closed treatments for post arthroplasty dislocation (27265-27266). would the more approptiate code be open treat... [ Read More ]

27265 vs 27266

Patient came into ER with a dislocated hip. The Orthopedic PA went to ER to reduce the hip. According to the note on the 5/14 reduction pt rec'd versed and dilaudid for sedation. Patient's hip disloca... [ Read More ]

Dislocated prostheic hip cpt code

You are correct. 27265 without anesthesia or 27266 with regional or general anesthesia.... [ Read More ]

Dislocated prostheic hip cpt code

Doctor did a closed reduction under conscious sedation, he wants to use 27252 but I think it should be 27265 since 27266 is regiona or general and conscious sedation does not fall under either of thos... [ Read More ]

Hip Codes - anyone's 2 cents..please

[b]2 suggestions[/b] I would maybe look at 27305 for the iliotibial release. Also on your closed reduction of THR should be either 27265 or 27266 (depending on whether you are using anesthesia or not... [ Read More ]

Total hip dislocation

27265 is the more appropriate code... [ Read More ]

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