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CPT 27767: Posterior Malleolus Fracture Stabilization
CPT code 27767 represents a targeted procedure for stabilization of nondisplaced or hairline fractures of the posterior malleolus. The intervention aims to keep the fracture aligned, prevent displacement during the healing period, and provide pain relief. This code is clinically important for appropriate surgical and nonsurgical management of ankle fractures and for ensuring accurate billing and coverage determinations across national payers.
Key payers included in the analysis are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. The publication provides an overview of clinical context, typical sites of service, and payer coverage considerations relevant to surgical and outpatient settings.
Readers will learn the clinical scope of CPT code 27767, how it is used to document stabilization of posterior malleolus fractures, and the typical care settings where the procedure is performed. The summary outlines what to expect in benchmarks and policy discussions at a national level, and highlights areas where payers commonly focus on medical necessity and documentation. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 27767 describes a procedure to treat a fracture of the posterior malleolus that is typically nondisplaced or a hairline fracture and does not require manipulation. The provider performs the procedure to maintain alignment, prevent displacement during healing, and relieve pain.
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Service type: Fracture stabilization procedure for the posterior malleolus
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Typical site of service: Ambulatory surgical center or hospital outpatient setting, and may be performed in an inpatient setting when clinically indicated