Percutaneous Fracture Fixation

Question:

Our surgeon performed a closed reduction of a medial malleolar fracture with percutaneous fixation. There is no documentation of an open reduction, and we are unsure how to report this procedure.  

Answer:

Percutaneous fixation of a medial malleolar fracture is reported with an unlisted code, 27899. Work with your surgeon to identify a comparison code; one option is CPT code 27762 (Closed treatment of medial malleolus fracture with manipulation, with or without skin or skeletal traction).  

*This response is based on the best information available as of 12/5/24.