CPT® 27759, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 27759 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint.

Subscribe to Codify by AAPC and get the code details in a flash.

Tabs
Summary

The provider treats a tibial shaft fracture with by placing a nail or rod in the intramedullary canal. He may or may apply interlocking screws and or cerclage. This procedure may or may not involve fibular fracture. He does not treat a fibular fracture separately, if present. He performs the procedure to keep the fracture in alignment and prevent displacement while the fracture heals and to relieve pain.

For clinical responsibility, terminology, tips and additional info
start codify free trial.

View any code changes for 2024 as well as historical information on code creation and revision.
Tabs
Combat the #1 denial reason - mismatched CPT-ICD-9 codes - with top Medicare carrier and private payer accepted diagnoses for the chosen CPT® code.
View the CPT® code's corresponding procedural code and DRG. In a click, check the DRG's IPPS allowable, length of stay, and more. To plug inpatient facility revenue drains, subscribe to DRG Coder today.
Crosswalk to an anesthesia code and its base units, and calculate payments in a snap! Subscribe to Anesthesia Coder today.
View matching HCPCS Level II codes and their definitions.

Forum

Have a question about CPT Code 27759 ? Start a discussion here