CPT code 26727 refers to a medical procedure used to stabilize broken bones in the fingers or thumb without making large cuts in the skin.
Procedure Explanation:
This procedure involves using small pins or screws to hold a broken finger bone in place so it can heal properly. It is done without a big incision, making it less invasive. The procedure specifically focuses on breaks in the longer parts of the finger bones. Additional repairs to nearby tissues or other fingers are not part of this specific procedure.
Common Names:
- Finger pinning
- Closed fixation of finger fracture
- Percutaneous finger repair
Relative Value Units (RVU):
The RVUs associated with this code are 5.42.
How This Procedure Appears:
- Operating Room Schedule Name: Finger fracture pinning
- Surgical Consent Form Name: Percutaneous fixation of finger bone fracture
Typical Patients and Diagnoses:
This procedure is usually performed on patients who have suffered a finger injury, such as a sports-related accident or a fall, that has resulted in an unstable break. For example, someone who breaks their thumb or middle finger in a way that cannot heal properly without some external help might need this procedure.
Associated ICD-10 Codes:
- S62.641A: Unspecified fracture of the right middle finger, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.642A: Unspecified fracture of the left middle finger, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.646A: Unspecified fracture of the right thumb, initial encounter for closed fracture
Summary
In summary, code 26727 describes a procedure to fix broken bones in fingers or thumbs using small pins, without large incisions. Typical ICD-10 codes associated with 26727 include S62.641A (Right middle finger fracture) and S62.642A (Left middle finger fracture).
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