tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2021 Issue Q4

Reader Questions: Nail Down Codes for Bimalleolar Fracture Repair

Question: My ED provider performed closed treatment of a lateral and medial malleoli ankle fracture without manipulation. Can you tell me more about this type of fracture? Which CPT® code should I report for this procedure? Alabama Subscriber Answer: You should report 27808 (Closed treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli or medial and posterior malleoli); without manipulation) on this claim. Bimalleolar ankle fractures defined: A lateral and medial malleoli ankle fracture is an example of a bimalleolar fracture. A bimalleolar ankle fracture involves two bones: the medial, distal, end of...

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