CPT Surgery: Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
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A surgeon performs an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a displaced fracture of the femoral shaft. Which CPT code range covers fracture treatment of the femur?
Answer: 27500–27514
CPT codes 27500–27514 cover fracture and dislocation treatment of the femur (thigh region).
Which modifier is appended to a musculoskeletal procedure to indicate it was performed on the left side?
Answer: Modifier -LT
Modifier -LT (Left Side) is used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body.
A physician performs an arthroscopic partial medial meniscectomy of the knee. Which CPT code is most appropriate?
Answer: 29881
CPT 29881 describes arthroscopy, knee, surgical, with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving).
When coding a wound exploration due to penetrating trauma, which factor primarily determines the appropriate CPT code?
Answer: Depth and extent of the wound exploration
Wound exploration codes (20100–20103) are selected based on the anatomic depth and extent of exploration required.
A patient undergoes amputation of the lower leg through the tibia and fibula. Which CPT code range applies?
Answer: 27880–27889
CPT codes 27880–27889 describe leg amputations at the level of the tibia and fibula (below the knee).
Which CPT code describes application of a short arm cast?
Answer: 29125
CPT 29125 is application of short arm splint (static), while 29085 is hand and wrist; 29125 covers the short arm specifically.