CPT^® 27687, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27687 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint.

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The provider releases the tendon of the gastrocnemius muscle, or outer calf muscle, to treat stiffness, tightness, or pain that prevents normal ankle movement.

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Endoscopic Gastrocnemius Resection

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Endoscopic Gastrocnemius Resection

[QUOTE="Thouvenel, post: 346844, member: 70278"] My practice is using the unlisted code for Endoscopic gastroc reduction. The 27687 is under the Repair heading which I believe the codes are open. [/Q... [ Read More ]

Percutaneous tenotomies and tendon lengthening procedure

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The above response is generally correct. The "Haglund Deformity" is an abnormal prominence of the posterior calcaneal tuberosity that results from abnormal growth of the Calcaneal Apophysis during gr... [ Read More ]

Achilles tendon lengthening

Looks like a gastroc release was performed (27687). It's necessary to divide the Achilles in order to get to the Haglund. So the repair of the Achilles tendon is included with the Haglund procedure. ... [ Read More ]

Achilles tendon lengthening

I'm having difficulty in choosing the right combination of codes for these procedures. I believe the haglund excision is 28120. I don't believe the Achilles debridement is separately billable. For the... [ Read More ]

coding surgery on foot-PLEASE HELP!!!

[QUOTE="jsalzer50, post: 388229, member: 320610"][size=3]keep in mind that i'm only a coding student, but i hope the codes i found at least point us in the right direction. In most cases, the full ope... [ Read More ]

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