Aug 4, 2017 · The "Lengthening Procedure" as described in the note is consistent with the Strayer Procedure (also known as the Vulpius Procedure), 27687, which is an "Intramuscular" …

Dec 5, 2018 · Hello How would you code a gastroc recession and soleus tenotomy through the same incision? At this point, as the patient had restriction of her dorsiflexion, an incision was …

Jul 1, 2013 · If the patient cannot flex the ankle when the knee is either bent or straight, he or she will have to lengthen the Achilles tendon, 27685 Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or …

Code 27686 Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; multiple tendons (through same incision) each. What does the word EACH represent? Does this mean I can code 27686 for …

CPT Code 27680, Surgical Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint, Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Leg (Tibi

Jun 8, 2016 · The IT Band "Lengthening" as he did it is a modified Ober-Yount Procedure, an old procedure done for Polio residua resulting in an Abduction Contracture of the hip and thigh …

Mar 17, 2010 · I am looking for the best code to use for the lengthening of spinal instrumentation growth rods. There seems to be nothing specific. Would 22849 be my best choice or 22899? …

Nov 24, 2009 · Hello all, DX: Hammer toe deformity 5th right foot extension contracture purely of the extensor digitorum longus. Did a Z-plasty of the tendon with a slide allowing approx 6mm …

Feb 21, 2013 · Dr performed a lateral slding calcaneal osteotomy along with a lateral column lengthening, need help with CPT code. Lateral sliding calcaneal osteotomy was performed …

Sep 30, 2009 · The physician performed an excision of left trochanteric burse with lengthening of fascia lata. I am not sure how to code lengthening of fascia lata. I have one provider wanting to …