CPT Codes For Excision Procedures On The Leg (Tibia And Fibula) And Ankle Joint

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision procedures on the leg (tibia and fibula) and ankle joint.

CPT Code 27613

CPT 27613 describes a biopsy of the superficial soft tissue of the leg or ankle area.

CPT Code 27614

CPT 27614 describes a biopsy of the deep soft tissue of the leg or ankle area, either subfascial or intramuscular.

CPT Code 27615

CPT 27615 describes a radical resection of a tumor (e.g., sarcoma) in the soft tissue of the leg or ankle area that is less than 5 cm.

CPT Code 27616

CPT 27616 describes radical resection of a tumor, such as a sarcoma, of the soft tissue of the leg or ankle area with a size of 5 cm or greater.

CPT Code 27618

CPT 27618 describes the excision of a subcutaneous tumor in the leg or ankle area less than 3 cm.

CPT Code 27619

CPT 27619 describes the excision of a tumor in the soft tissue of the leg or ankle area, subfascial (e.g., intramuscular), that is less than 5 cm.

CPT Code 27620

CPT 27620 describes arthrotomy of the ankle with joint exploration, including biopsy and removal of any loose or foreign body.

CPT Code 27625

CPT 27625 describes arthrotomy with synovectomy of the ankle.

CPT Code 27626

CPT 27626 describes arthrotomy of the ankle with synovectomy and tenosynovectomy.

CPT Code 27630

CPT 27630 describes the excision of a lesion of the tendon sheath or capsule (e.g., cyst or ganglion) in the leg and/or ankle.

CPT Code 27632

CPT 27632 describes the excision of a subcutaneous tumor of the leg or ankle area that is 3 cm or greater.

CPT Code 27634

CPT 27634 describes the excision of a tumor in the soft tissue of the leg or ankle area, subfascial (e.g., intramuscular), with a size of 5 cm or greater.

CPT Code 27635

CPT 27635 describes the excision or curettage of a bone cyst or benign tumor on the tibia or fibula.

CPT Code 27637

CPT 27637 describes the excision or curettage of a bone cyst or benign tumor of the tibia or fibula, with autograft, including obtaining the graft.

CPT Code 27638

CPT 27638 describes the excision or curettage of a bone cyst or benign tumor of the tibia or fibula with an allograft.

CPT Code 27640

CPT 27640 describes the tibia bone’s partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) for osteomyelitis.

CPT Code 27641

CPT 27641 describes partial excision of the fibula for the treatment of osteomyelitis.

CPT Code 27645

CPT 27645 describes the radical resection of a tumor from the tibia.

CPT Code 27646

CPT 27646 describes the radical resection of a tumor from the fibula.

CPT Code 27647

CPT 27647 describes the radical resection of a tumor in the talus or calcaneus.