CPT^® 27360, Under Excision Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27360 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 procedure, the provider partially excises the femur, proximal tibia, or fibula, or both, to remove any disease or infection.

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2020 CPT codes

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Excision of bony ossicles

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