How To Use CPT Code 27508

CPT 27508 describes the closed treatment of a distal femoral fracture involving the medial or lateral condyle without any 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 27508?

CPT 27508 can be used to describe the closed treatment of a distal femoral fracture involving the medial or lateral condyle without any manipulation. This code is used when the provider stabilizes and fixes the fracture using a cast or brace, ensuring stability without the need for external manipulation.

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 27508 is: ‘Closed treatment of femoral fracture, distal end, medial or lateral condyle, without manipulation.’

3. Procedure

1. The provider prepares the patient and administers anesthesia.
2. Using radiological images, the provider identifies the exact location of the fracture in the femoral condyles.
3. A cast or brace is applied to stabilize and fix the fracture in the correct anatomical position.
4. No manipulation is performed to reduce the fracture.

4. Qualifying circumstances

CPT 27508 is used for patients with a distal femoral fracture involving the medial or lateral condyle that can be treated without any manipulation. The provider must stabilize the fracture using a cast or brace, ensuring stability without the need for external manipulation.

5. When to use CPT code 27508

CPT code 27508 should be used when a provider performs closed treatment of a distal femoral fracture involving the medial or lateral condyle without any manipulation. This code should not be used if manipulation is performed to reduce the fracture.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT 27508, the provider must document the following information:

• Patient’s diagnosis of a distal femoral fracture involving the medial or lateral condyle
• Details of the closed treatment procedure performed, including the use of a cast or brace
• Date of the procedure
• Signature of the provider performing the procedure

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT 27508, ensure that the procedure performed meets the criteria of closed treatment of a distal femoral fracture involving the medial or lateral condyle without any manipulation. This code should not be reported if manipulation is performed. It is important to follow the specific guidelines provided by the payer for accurate billing and reimbursement.

8. Historical information

CPT 27508 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 applies a cast to stabilize and fix a distal femoral fracture involving the medial condyle without any manipulation.
2. A patient with a distal femoral fracture involving the lateral condyle undergoes closed treatment using a brace for stabilization.
3. A provider performs closed treatment of a distal femoral fracture involving the medial or lateral condyle without manipulation, using a cast to ensure stability.
4. A distal femoral fracture involving the medial condyle is treated with closed treatment using a brace for stabilization, without any manipulation.
5. A patient with a distal femoral fracture involving the lateral condyle undergoes closed treatment without manipulation, using a cast for stabilization.
6. A provider applies a brace to stabilize and fix a distal femoral fracture involving the medial condyle without any manipulation.
7. A patient with a distal femoral fracture involving the lateral condyle undergoes closed treatment using a cast for stabilization.
8. A provider performs closed treatment of a distal femoral fracture involving the medial or lateral condyle without manipulation, using a brace to ensure stability.
9. A distal femoral fracture involving the medial condyle is treated with closed treatment using a cast for stabilization, without any manipulation.
10. A patient with a distal femoral fracture involving the lateral condyle undergoes closed treatment without manipulation, using a brace for stabilization.