Jody Mortensen
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Orthopedic surgeon removes hardware (consists of screw,washer & cable) from the right olecranon region. Do I use CPT code 20680 for the removal or 24160 (implant removal; elbow joint)? The Ingenix Coding Companion manual states to use 20670 or 20680 for removal of K-wire or pin. In looking at 20680 the implant examples are (buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate). What is the deciding factor on which CPT code is used 20680 or 24160? I'm confused on this & would appreciate any help. Thank you in advance.
Jody Hecht
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