CPT code 27266 refers to a procedure used to fix a hip that has come out of its proper position after hip replacement surgery. This is done without any major cuts, using anesthesia to ensure comfort. CPT 27266 represents “Closed treatment of post hip arthroplasty dislocation; requiring regional or general anesthesia”.
Procedure Explanation:
This procedure involves repositioning a dislocated hip following a hip replacement. Doctors use their hands and special techniques to put the hip back in place while the patient is asleep or numbed through anesthesia. This procedure doesn’t involve cutting into the body but does require the patient to be under regional or general anesthesia for comfort and safety.
Common Names:
- Closed Reduction of Hip Dislocation
- Non-Surgical Hip Relocation
- Hip Dislocation Adjustment
Relative Value Units (RVU):
The RVUs associated with this code are 7.78.
How This Procedure Appears:
- Operating Room Schedule Name: Closed Reduction After Hip Replacement
- Surgical Consent Form Name: Reduction of Post-Surgical Hip Dislocation
Typical Patients and Diagnoses:
This procedure is commonly needed by patients who have had hip replacement surgery. Sometimes, the hip joint can accidentally slip out of place, leading to discomfort and difficulty moving. Typical diagnoses for these cases include hip dislocation after surgery, where the artificial hip joint shifts from its proper position. This can happen if the leg is moved in an awkward way or if the new joint becomes loose.
Associated ICD-10 Codes:
- M24.451: Represents a mechanical complication of internal joint prosthesis, specifically, the dislocation of an artificial joint.
- T84.02XA: Indicates infection and inflammatory reaction due to an internal joint prosthesis during the initial encounter.
- S73.001A: Describes a dislocation of an unspecified hip, unspecified whether initial or subsequent encounter.
Summary
In summary, code 27266 describes the adjustment of a dislocated hip following hip replacement surgery without the need for incisions, using anesthesia for comfort. Typical ICD-10 codes associated with 27266 include M24.451 (dislocation of an artificial joint) and T84.02XA (inflammation due to joint prosthesis).
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