CPT^® 27603, Under Incision Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27603 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint.

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The provider incises and drains an abscess or hematoma in ankle or leg. He performs the procedure to treat an infection and relieve pain.

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Diagnosis being denied

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+20704 ABX Beads at same time as Spacer?

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To Bundle or Not to Bundle 27814 and 27610 that is the question

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Irrigation and Debridement of Abscess

[QUOTE="JillSmithers, post: 319424, member: 226741"]I need help deciding between 27603 and 11042. Dx. of Abscess of tibia (682.6). Here's OP note: Patient brought to the operating theater and placed ... [ Read More ]

Irrigation and Debridement of Abscess

I need help deciding between 27603 and 11042. Dx. of Abscess of tibia (682.6). Here's OP note: Patient brought to the operating theater and placed in supine position. After general anesthesia, patien... [ Read More ]

Wounds of legs

Hello...Hope someone can help me with this coding problem. 1) Patient had I & D of Bilateral Leg Abscesses one was on the Right thigh and the other was on the Left Leg below Knee. I was looking at 273... [ Read More ]

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