Mastering the 20000 Series CPT Codes for the CPC Exam: A Comprehensive Guide

A 35-year-old male athlete presents with pain and locking of his right knee following a sports injury. An MRI confirms tears in both the medial and lateral menisci. The orthopedic surgeon decides to perform an arthroscopic meniscectomy to address both tears. During the procedure, the surgeon removes the damaged portions of both the medial and lateral menisci through arthroscopic techniques. The patient is discharged on the same day with instructions for rehabilitation. What is the correct CPT code to report this procedure?

In the CPT 28400 and 28405 are used when coding a calcaneal fracture what is the difference between these two codes? 

A 60-year-old male with severe scoliosis undergoes a surgical procedure to correct the abnormal curvature of his spine. The surgeon performs a spinal fusion with the placement of rods, hooks, and screws along multiple levels of the thoracic spine to stabilize the deformity. The patient is closely monitored postoperatively for complications. What is the correct CPT code to report this procedure?

Muscle is attached to bone by what method?

Jeff is a 13-year-old boy who fractured his left radius and ulna while snowboarding. Three weeks after the physician placed a long arm cast on jeff, he was skateboarding and crushed the cast (without further injury to the arm). The physician replace the cast with a short-arm fiberglass cast. How would you code the service provided after the skateboard accident? 

 A 42-year-old female with a long-standing history of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction presents to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon with severe pain, jaw locking, and limited mouth opening. Conservative treatments, including physical therapy, oral splints, and medications, have failed to alleviate her symptoms. The surgeon determines that the patient requires manipulation of the TMJ to restore function and relieve pain. Due to the severity of the condition and the anticipated discomfort, the procedure is planned under general anesthesia. The manipulation is successfully performed, and the patient is monitored postoperatively. Which CPT code should be used to report this procedure?

A 55-year-old male with a history of osteoarthritis presents to the clinic with worsening pain and stiffness in his right knee. The patient has tried conservative management, including physical therapy and oral anti-inflammatory medications, with minimal relief. The orthopedic specialist decides to administer an intra-articular injection of a corticosteroid into the patient's right knee joint to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief. The procedure is performed in the office under sterile conditions, and the patient tolerates the injection well. What is the most appropriate CPT code for reporting this procedure?

The return of a bone to its normal alignment is called? 

 A 35-year-old male experiences a torn lateral meniscus. The surgeon performs an arthroscopic meniscectomy to remove the torn tissue. Which CPT code correctly describes this procedure?

A 28-year-old male sustains a trimalleolar ankle fracture from a fall. The orthopedic surgeon performs an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). Which CPT code should be used for this procedure?

 A 12-year-old boy sustains a Cole’s fracture. The orthopedic surgeon performs a closed reduction without manipulation. What is the correct CPT code for this procedure?

 A 72-year-old female with osteoporosis presents with a painful compression fracture at the T12 vertebra. The physician performs a percutaneous vertebroplasty. Which CPT code is appropriate for this procedure?

A 65-year-old male with severe osteoarthritis of the hip undergoes a total hip replacement surgery. Which CPT code should be used to report this procedure?

A 50-year-old male presents with a torn supraspinatus tendon. The surgeon performs an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair to address the injury. What is the correct CPT code for this arthroscopic procedure?

 A 30-year-old female presents with a dislocated right shoulder after a sports injury. The orthopedic surgeon performs a closed reduction without anesthesia. Which CPT code should be reported for this procedure?

A 45-year-old male presents with a femoral shaft fracture after a motor vehicle accident. The orthopedic surgeon performs an open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) using plates and screws. Which CPT code is most appropriate for this procedure?