CPT code 24565 represents a closed manipulation procedure for fractures of the humeral epicondyle, a localized injury at the elbow. This code captures non‑operative management involving manual realignment without incision, an important acute orthopedic intervention typically performed in outpatient surgical settings, ambulatory surgical centers, emergency departments, or hospital outpatient departments. Nationally, accurate use of this CPT code supports consistent billing for closed fracture management and informs utilization tracking for common elbow injuries.

Key payers included in this analysis are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context and service characteristics for 24565, benchmark considerations for payment and utilization, and relevant coding practice implications. The publication highlights where 24565 fits within orthopedic procedural coding and the typical settings where services are delivered. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable; the focus remains on code definition, service type, typical sites of service, and the payer landscape to aid billing staff, coding professionals, and policy analysts in understanding the role and reporting of this procedure at a national level.