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Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for general replantation procedures on the musculoskeletal system.
CPT Code 20802
CPT 20802 describes the replantation of a complete amputation of an arm, including the surgical neck of the humerus through the elbow joint.
CPT Code 20805
CPT 20805 describes the replantation of a complete forearm amputation, including the radius and ulna to the radial carpal joint.
CPT Code 20808
CPT 20808 describes complete hand amputation, including through the metacarpophalangeal joints, with replantation.
CPT Code 20816
CPT 20816 describes complete digit amputation, excluding the thumb (including metacarpophalangeal joint to insertion of flexor sublimis tendon), and replantation.
CPT Code 20822
CPT 20822 describes the complete amputation of a digit, excluding the thumb, from the distal tip to sublimis tendon insertion, with replantation.
CPT Code 20824
CPT 20824 describes complete amputation of the thumb, including the carpometacarpal joint to the metacarpophalangeal joint, followed by replantation.
CPT Code 20827
CPT 20827 describes complete amputation of the thumb, including replantation from the distal tip to the metacarpophalangeal joint.
CPT Code 20838
CPT 20838 describes complete amputation of the foot with replantation.
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