2025 CPT code 27253
Effective Date: N/A Surgery - Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Feed
Open treatment of a traumatic hip dislocation without internal fixation.
Modifiers may be applicable. For example, modifier 54 may be used if another provider will be providing post-operative care.
Medical necessity for this procedure must be established by documenting the traumatic hip dislocation and failed attempts at closed reduction (if any), or the presence of contraindications to closed reduction.
The physician performs the surgical procedure to reduce the hip dislocation, including pre- and post-operative care. They are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment plan, and ensuring appropriate documentation.
In simple words: The surgeon makes an incision to access the hip joint and put the hip bone back into its socket after it has been dislocated. No hardware like screws or pins are used to hold the bone in place.
This procedure involves surgically opening the hip joint to reduce a traumatic dislocation. The femoral head is relocated back into the acetabulum. This code does not include internal fixation.
Example 1: A 25-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle accident and sustains a traumatic posterior hip dislocation. He is taken to the operating room for an open reduction of the dislocation without internal fixation., A 60-year-old female falls from a ladder and dislocates her hip. Due to osteoporotic bone, closed reduction attempts are unsuccessful, and she undergoes open reduction without internal fixation., A 30-year-old athlete suffers a traumatic anterior hip dislocation during a sporting event. Imaging reveals no associated fractures, and he undergoes open reduction without internal fixation.
Documentation should include details of the injury, physical exam findings, imaging studies confirming the dislocation, operative report detailing the open reduction procedure, and any associated injuries.
- Global Days: Global days are determined by the payer.
- Specialties:Orthopedic Surgery
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center