Orthopedic CPT Codes for 2024 + Modifiers

If your orthopedic codes are inaccurate, you could end up delaying collections or even missing out on them completely. Stay informed about the latest codes and modifiers to help maximize your collections and avoid delays.

Orthopedic CPT Code Ranges for 2024

The below includes the updated orthopedic CPT codes for 2024:

• 28292 – correction, hallux valgus (bunionectomy), with sesamoidectomy, when performed
• 22836 – anterior thoracic vertebral body tethering, when performed, including thoracoscopy, up to 7 vertebral segments
• 22837 – anterior thoracic vertebral body tethering, when performed, including thoracoscopy, 8 or more vertebral segments
• 22838 – revision (e.g., augmentation, division of tether), replacement, or removal of thoracic vertebral body tethering, when performed, including thoracoscopy
• 99100 – anesthesia
• 99201 – evaluation and management
• 69990 – surgical patients
• 79999 – radiology
• 80047 – pathology, laboratory
• 90281 – medical

Hand Surgery

Here are the 2024 orthopedic CPT codes specific to hand surgery:

• 11760 – fixing nail beds
• 25215 – carpectomy, removal of proximal-row bones
• 64721 – neuroplasty, carpal tunnel release
• 29848 – endoscopic carpal tunnel release

Orthopedic CPT Modifiers

These modifiers are the updated CPT orthopedic codes for 2024:

• -50 – bilateral methods
• -51 – multi-step process
• -52 – fewer services
• -58 – after-care surgery
• -59 – separate methodological service
• -73 – ASC operation halted
• -76 – repetition of service by the same doctor
• -78 – returning to the operating room for related service
• -79 – doctor performs unrelated service during healing process
• -TC – technical element
• 310 – not vaccinated against COVID-19
• 311 – partly vaccinated against COVID-19
• 39 – indicates any other under-immunized status

For informational purposes only.