How To Use CPT Code 26750

CPT 26750 describes the closed treatment of a distal phalangeal fracture in a finger or thumb without manipulation. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples.

1. What is CPT Code 26750?

CPT 26750 can be used to describe the closed treatment of a distal phalangeal fracture in a finger or thumb without manipulation. This code is used when the provider confirms the fracture with X-rays, splints the fracture, and stabilizes the fractured finger by taping it. The provider may also perform an X-ray examination to confirm the reduction of the fracture.

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 26750 is: ‘Closed treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each.’

3. Procedure

1. The provider confirms the fracture with X-rays.
2. The provider splints the fracture and stabilizes the fractured finger by taping it.
3. The provider may perform an X-ray examination to confirm the reduction of the fracture.

4. Qualifying circumstances

Patients eligible to receive CPT 26750 services are those with a distal phalangeal fracture in a finger or thumb that does not require manipulation. The provider must confirm the fracture with X-rays and perform the closed treatment without manipulating the fractured bone.

5. When to use CPT code 26750

CPT code 26750 should be used when the provider performs a closed treatment of a distal phalangeal fracture in a finger or thumb without manipulation. This code should not be used when manipulation is performed to realign the bones.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT 26750, the provider must document the following information:

• Confirmation of the fracture with X-rays
• Description of the closed treatment performed
• Date of the procedure
• Signature of the provider

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT 26750, ensure that the provider performs a closed treatment of a distal phalangeal fracture in a finger or thumb without manipulation. This code should not be reported if manipulation is performed. There are no specific guidelines regarding reporting CPT 26750 with other codes.

8. Historical information

CPT 26750 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 1990. There have been no updates to the code since its addition.

9. Examples

1. A provider performs a closed treatment of a distal phalangeal fracture in a finger without manipulation.
2. A provider performs a closed treatment of a distal phalangeal fracture in a thumb without manipulation.
3. A provider confirms a distal phalangeal fracture in a finger with X-rays and splints the fracture without manipulation.
4. A provider confirms a distal phalangeal fracture in a thumb with X-rays and stabilizes the fractured thumb by taping it.
5. A provider performs an X-ray examination to confirm the reduction of a distal phalangeal fracture in a finger without manipulation.
6. A provider performs an X-ray examination to confirm the reduction of a distal phalangeal fracture in a thumb without manipulation.
7. A provider splints a distal phalangeal fracture in a finger and stabilizes it by taping it without manipulation.
8. A provider stabilizes a distal phalangeal fracture in a thumb by taping it without manipulation.
9. A provider confirms the reduction of a distal phalangeal fracture in a finger with X-rays and performs a closed treatment without manipulation.
10. A provider confirms the reduction of a distal phalangeal fracture in a thumb with X-rays and performs a closed treatment without manipulation.