Surgery: Musculoskeletal System (Q&A) (August 2017)

August 2017 page 9a Surgery: Musculoskeletal System Question: What is the appropriate CPT code to report for an open distal hamstring tendon repair? Answer: It would be appropriate to report 27385, Suture of quadriceps or hamstring muscle rupture; primary, for the open repair of a distal hamstring tendon. Question: How should the insertion of a radial side plate and ulnar stem (such as the APTIS system [Aptis Medical; Louisville, KY]) during a total distal radioulnar joint replacement procedure be reported? Is it appropriate to report codes 25441 and 25442? Answer: It would be appropriate to report only code 25442...

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Article Overview

This August 2017 CPT Assistant musculoskeletal Q&A article reviews several coding questions tied to orthopedic and spine procedures, including tendon repair, joint injections, joint replacement components, interbody devices, tenotomy, and fracture reduction. It is useful for coders, billers, auditors, and clinical documentation staff who need to understand the scope of the discussion and the types of CPT guidance covered in this issue.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers recognize which musculoskeletal scenarios are discussed in this CPT Assistant issue and where the guidance touches on procedure reporting, add-on coding, unlisted procedures, and related orthopedic coding topics.

Article Sections

  1. August 2017 page 9a

    Introductory page marker for the musculoskeletal Q&A content in this issue.

What You Will Learn

  • Which musculoskeletal procedure topics are covered in this CPT Assistant Q&A issue.
  • How the article frames coding questions involving orthopedic repair, injection, replacement, device insertion, tenotomy, and fracture-related procedures.
  • What general kinds of CPT-related guidance are addressed in the August 2017 musculoskeletal section.
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Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Orthopedic practice staff
  • Documentation specialists

Codes Discussed


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