CPT Knowledgebase - Jun 27, 2025

During an elbow capsular release and hardware removal from a proximal ulna fracture, a popping noise was heard as the arm was placed into extension. Fluoroscopy confirmed a displaced fracture through the previous fracture line that required open reduction and fixation. Would it be appropriate to separately report the repair of the fracture that occurred during the capsular release and hardware removal?

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