2025 CPT code 24147

Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) of bone (e.g., for osteomyelitis) of the olecranon process.

This code is for partial excision of bone. If a more extensive procedure is performed, a different code may be appropriate. Modifier 51 should be appended for multiple procedures performed during the same surgical session.

Modifiers may be applicable.Modifier 76 is used for a repeat procedure by the same physician. Modifier 54 indicates surgical care only.

Medical necessity for 24147 should be supported by documentation of the patient's condition and the rationale for partial bone excision.This might include imaging studies, laboratory results (if infection is present), and failed conservative treatment attempts.

The physician prepares the patient, administers anesthesia, makes an incision, dissects the muscle and surrounding tissue to expose the infected bone, removes the infected portion using scraping or other techniques, cleans the area, ensures bleeding is stopped, and closes the wound in layers.

In simple words: This procedure removes the infected part of the elbow bone (olecranon process) by scraping or cutting it out to get rid of the infection.

This code describes a surgical procedure involving the partial removal of bone from the olecranon process, often performed to treat conditions like osteomyelitis.It encompasses various techniques such as craterization (creating a crater-like depression), saucerization (creating a saucer-shaped depression), or diaphysectomy (partial or complete removal of the shaft of a long bone).The procedure includes the removal of infected or diseased bone tissue.

Example 1: A patient presents with chronic osteomyelitis of the olecranon process, unresponsive to antibiotics.Code 24147 is used for the partial excision of the infected bone., Following a traumatic injury to the elbow, a patient develops localized bone infection in the olecranon process.Surgical debridement and partial excision of the affected bone are performed, using code 24147., A patient with a benign bone tumor in the olecranon process undergoes partial excision of the affected area. Code 24147 is reported.

Documentation should include details of the patient's condition (e.g., osteomyelitis, tumor), the size and location of the affected area, the surgical technique used (e.g., craterization, saucerization, diaphysectomy), and any complications encountered.

  • Revenue Code: P5B
  • Specialties:Orthopedic Surgery
  • Place of Service:Ambulatory Surgical Center, Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital - Outpatient
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