How To Use CPT Code 27250

CPT 27250 describes the closed treatment of a traumatic hip joint dislocation without the use of general anesthesia. 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 27250?

CPT 27250 is used to describe the closed treatment of a traumatic hip joint dislocation without the use of general anesthesia. This code is used when the provider manually adjusts the bones of the hip joint to bring them back to their normal alignment. The hip joint is then placed in a brace or splint for a period of four to six weeks to allow for proper healing.

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 27250 is: ‘Closed treatment of hip dislocation, traumatic; without anesthesia.’

3. Procedure

1. The provider begins by prepping and anesthetizing the patient appropriately.
2. An X-ray is performed to examine the dislocated hip joint.
3. The provider manually adjusts the bones of the hip joint by pushing or pulling to bring them back to their normal alignment.
4. A brace or splint is applied to the hip joint to immobilize it for a period of four to six weeks.
5. An X-ray examination may be performed to confirm the reduction of the dislocation.

4. Qualifying circumstances

CPT 27250 is used for the closed treatment of a traumatic hip joint dislocation. This procedure is performed without the use of general anesthesia. The patient must have a documented diagnosis of a traumatic hip joint dislocation, and the provider must manually adjust the bones of the hip joint to bring them back to their normal alignment. The use of a brace or splint to immobilize the hip joint is also required.

5. When to use CPT code 27250

CPT code 27250 should be used when the provider performs a closed treatment of a traumatic hip joint dislocation without the use of general anesthesia. This code should not be used if general anesthesia is required for the procedure. It is important to accurately document the procedure and the use of a brace or splint in the medical record to support the use of this code.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT code 27250, the provider must document the following information:

• Diagnosis of a traumatic hip joint dislocation
• Procedure performed: closed treatment of hip dislocation
• Use of a brace or splint to immobilize the hip joint
• Date of the procedure
• Start and end time of the procedure
• Confirmation of reduction of the dislocation, if applicable
• Signature of the provider performing the procedure

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT code 27250, ensure that the procedure is performed without the use of general anesthesia. This code should not be reported if general anesthesia is required for the procedure. It is important to follow coding guidelines regarding the use of anesthesia and to accurately document the procedure and supporting details in the medical record.

8. Historical information

CPT code 27250 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 patient presents with a traumatic hip joint dislocation. The provider performs a closed treatment of the dislocation without the use of general anesthesia. A brace is applied to immobilize the hip joint for four weeks.
2. After a motor vehicle accident, a patient is diagnosed with a traumatic hip joint dislocation. The provider manually adjusts the bones of the hip joint to bring them back to their normal alignment. A splint is applied to the hip joint to immobilize it for six weeks.
3. A patient sustains a sports-related injury resulting in a traumatic hip joint dislocation. The provider performs a closed treatment of the dislocation without the use of general anesthesia. The hip joint is placed in a brace for four weeks to allow for proper healing.
4. Following a fall, a patient is diagnosed with a traumatic hip joint dislocation. The provider manually reduces the dislocation and applies a splint to the hip joint for immobilization. An X-ray examination confirms the reduction of the dislocation.
5. A patient presents with a traumatic hip joint dislocation. The provider performs a closed treatment of the dislocation without the use of general anesthesia. The hip joint is immobilized with a brace for six weeks to promote healing.
6. After a sports-related injury, a patient is diagnosed with a traumatic hip joint dislocation. The provider manually reduces the dislocation and applies a splint to the hip joint for immobilization. The patient is instructed to wear the splint for four weeks.
7. A patient is involved in a car accident and sustains a traumatic hip joint dislocation. The provider performs a closed treatment of the dislocation without the use of general anesthesia. A brace is applied to the hip joint to immobilize it for six weeks.
8. Following a fall, a patient presents with a traumatic hip joint dislocation. The provider manually adjusts the bones of the hip joint to bring them back to their normal alignment. The hip joint is placed in a splint for four weeks to allow for proper healing.
9. A patient is diagnosed with a traumatic hip joint dislocation after a sports-related injury. The provider performs a closed treatment of the dislocation without the use of general anesthesia. A brace is applied to the hip joint for six weeks to promote healing.
10. After a fall, a patient sustains a traumatic hip joint dislocation. The provider manually reduces the dislocation and applies a splint to the hip joint for immobilization. An X-ray examination confirms the reduction of the dislocation.