What is a malar bone fracture?
The term malar complex fracture refers to a fracture which in its classic form primarily involves the suture lines of the zygomatic bone.
Do ZMC fractures require surgery?
The most common indication for surgery in ZMC fractures is displacement and rotation, and most displaced ZMC fractures should be treated surgically. If reduction is not performed properly, facial asymmetry will be prominent, as the result of lowering the malar prominent point [2].
What is a Zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture?
A zygomatic complex fracture is a fracture that involves the zygoma and its surrounding bones. The typical lines of a zygomatic complex fracture are: A fracture emanating from the inferior orbital fissure superiorly along the sphenozygomatic suture to the frontozygomatic suture where it crosses the lateral orbital rim.
What is procedure code 25606?
Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning was designated by the CPT code 25606 (percutaneous fixation distal radius fracture).
What is procedure code 25605?
CPT® 25605 in section: Closed treatment of distal radial fracture (eg, Colles or Smith type) or epiphyseal separation, includes closed treatment of fracture of ulnar styloid, when performed.
How do you manage a zygomatic fracture?
Most zygomatic complex fractures can be treated solely by an intraoral approach and rigid fixation at the zygomaticomaxillary buttress. Further exposure of the zygomaticofrontal junction or inferior orbital rim is necessary for severely displaced fractures, which require additional fixation.
What is procedure code 25600?
A. Use 25600 for “closed treatment of distal radial fracture (e.g., Colles or Smith type) or epiphyseal separation, with or without fracture of ulnar styloid; without manipulation.”
How is a fracture of the malar complex treated?
The physician reduces a fracture of the malar complex. No internal fixation is used. The physician makes facial incisions through the scalp, eyebrow, and/or lower eyelid. A transoral incision is also made through the maxillary buccal vestibule. The fracture sites are exposed.
How to find CPT code for open treatment zygomatic arch fracture?
To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.. Having trouble finding cpt code for open treatment of zygomatic arch fracture through sublabial incion. The physician reduces a fracture of the malar complex. No internal fixation is used.
Which is the 57 modifier for a fracture?
Per AAOS, AMA and CMS the initial evaluation for treatment and diagnosis of the fracture is billable with a 57 modifier. Just because treatment doesn’t involve slicing and dicing doesn’t mean the same thought process and risk management isn’t involved. All fracture treatment codes currently carry a
When to use an 800 series fracture code?
If both a fracture and dislocation of the same anatomic site and if both are treated, bill only treatment of the fracture unless there is a combination code (eg. Per ICD-9 Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic the 800 series code should be used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture.
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