24620 Cltx monteggia fracture dislc elbow
Also known as: closed treatment Monteggia, conservative Monteggia management
Closed treatment of Monteggia fracture-dislocation of the elbow. Conservative management of this specific fracture pattern.
In Plain Language
Non-surgical treatment of Monteggia fracture-dislocation; Casting Monteggia injury without surgery
Clinical Context
Used for Monteggia fracture-dislocation (proximal third ulna fracture with radial head dislocation) amenable to closed treatment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.04 |
| Total RVU | 7.04 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 7.04, this code ranks in the 46th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 24620?
CPT 24620 (Cltx monteggia fracture dislc elbow) is a Surgery code. Closed treatment of Monteggia fracture-dislocation of the elbow. Conservative management of this specific fracture pattern.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 24620?
The work RVU for CPT 24620 is 7.04. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Fracture Care. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 24620 used?
Used for Monteggia fracture-dislocation (proximal third ulna fracture with radial head dislocation) amenable to closed treatment.
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