CPT^® 27358, Under Excision Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27358 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint.

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In this add on procedure, the provider applies internal fixation devices, such as screws or plates, to give the patient more stability.

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Cement fixation

Having done more research on the possible CPT Codes for use in this case, the more difficult it is to solve. As it turns out, the final pathology was that the lesion was malignant. But, none of the ... [ Read More ]

Cement fixation

[QUOTE="Rufus186, post: 412261, member: 118125"]Thank you Dr Pechacek, In this case a distal femoral lesion was curetted and left a defect (pt is status post TKR) so for support the physician packed w... [ Read More ]

Cement fixation

Thank you Dr Pechacek, In this case a distal femoral lesion was curetted and left a defect (pt is status post TKR) so for support the physician packed with methylmethacrylate cement. I was thinking c... [ Read More ]

27358 vs 27495

One is done on its own and one is done in conjunction with excision of bone. The stabilization is being done because the bone pieces are being removed so its not a prophylactic treatment. The RVU us l... [ Read More ]

CPT +27358 -vs- 27495

NCCI edit between those 2 codes. The add on for internal fixation is 27358. [COLOR=#000000][FONT="]AMA Guidelines:[/FONT][/COLOR][INDENT](Use [URL="http://www.findacode.com/code.php?set=CPT&c=273... [ Read More ]

27358 vs 27495

27358 is add on code for CPT 27357- it is for internal fixation in addition to bone tumor excision. He wants to bill 27495 for the fixation he did in addition to the 27357. What is the difference betw... [ Read More ]

CPT +27358 -vs- 27495

Dr did an excision of bone tumor of femur with autograft (27357) and also added hardware to stabilize leg. Can you bill 27495 with 27357? The description of 27495 reads "prophylactic treatment (wiring... [ Read More ]

open knee osteochondritis lesion fixation

Please help. I am looking for an open procedure code. He started with arthroscopy, but removed the scope and went open. Incision was made anteromedially and carried down thru the subcutaneous tissue... [ Read More ]

I need some help with this surgery

I like 29885 for this also but I am concerned about the statement that her performed an arthrotomy which leads me to believe he has now taken this procedure into an open and perhaps an open code shoul... [ Read More ]

Osteochondritis dissecans lesion knee

I need confirmation of whether or not I am correct on this. My thinking is 27355 and 27358. Would appreciate help. Oh, he also did arthroscopic chondroplasty.Thank you Small incision was made ant... [ Read More ]

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