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CPT 27786: Nonmanipulative Treatment of Distal Fibula Fracture
CPT code 27786 designates nonmanipulative treatment of a distal fibula fracture — care for breaks at the end of the fibula that do not require reduction. Nationally, this code captures a common category of orthopaedic management for ankle-region fractures that often involves immobilization, casting, or splinting rather than surgical or closed-reduction procedures. The code is relevant for ambulatory care, emergency departments, hospital outpatient departments, and orthopaedic clinics where initial and follow-up fracture care occurs. Key payers discussed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will learn clinical context for CPT code 27786, typical sites of service and expected service type, and the scope of coverage considerations across major national payers. The publication also outlines benchmarking content and policy-relevant notes that help clarify how this nonmanipulative fracture care is classified for billing and claims processing. Data not available in the input where payer-specific rates or taxonomies would normally be listed.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 27786 describes treatment of a distal fracture of the fibula that does not require manipulation. This procedure typically involves nonoperative management techniques such as splinting, casting, immobilization, or other stabilizing care directed at the distal fibula (the end of the fibula bone near the ankle).
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Service type: Fracture treatment, nonmanipulative
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Typical site of service: Ambulatory surgical center, hospital outpatient department, emergency department, or physician office depending on clinical setting and patient needs
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