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CPT® 27638, Under Excision Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 27638 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint.

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The provider removes a bone cyst or benign tumor from the tibia or fibula and applies an allograft. He performs this procedure to prevent infection and relieve pain.

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