Dislocation of Total Knee Replacement

My doctor did a closed reduction of a dislocated total knee replacement. Should I use the unlisted procedure or am I missing a code for this?
Beth

closed reduction knee post arthroplasty

Hi Beth

Unlike the hip, there is no specific CPT code differentiating the management of the knee dislocation independent of the knee arthroplasty.

There are 2 CPT codes you must consider
27550 Closed treatment of knee dislocation; without anesthesia
27555 Closed treatment of knee dislocation; requiring anesthesia

Remember, if this is a complication, patient is Medicare and in the global period, the patient must be returned to an operative suite (OR) to report this procedure.

Mary LeGrand, RN, MA,CCS-P, CPC
KarenZupko & Associates, Inc.

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Dislocation of TKR Thank you

Thank you very much for the help.
Beth