Wiki Open reduction of constrained total hip replacement

[seslinger]

I need help on an "Open reduction of constrained total hip replacement" the op notes reads:

.... the anterior capsule was excised. The femoral head was seen to be buttonholed through the posterior scar tissue and the intervening scar was excised. The femoral head was then brought up into the acetabulum such that it abutted the opening of the acetabulum. Because of the constrained configuration of the the implants, the hip could not reduce spontaneously. A tamp was placed against the shoulder of the femoral head & with the sharp mallet blows, the ball was reduced into the socket.

Im wondering if this should be an unlisted code 27299

thanks for any imput

Sheila, CPC

 

[caromissunc1]

I would code it as 27299 and compare it to code 27253. Since there is no "open" code for a total hip replacement dislocation. That is the code to me that most correlates to the procedure being performed.