24940 Revision of upper arm
Also known as: revision upper arm, upper arm revision
Revision of upper arm, unlisted or undefined revision procedure. Catch-all code for revision of upper arm procedures.
In Plain Language
Revision surgery of the upper arm; Redo surgery of upper arm procedure
Clinical Context
Used for revision of upper arm procedures not specifically classified elsewhere.
RVU Information
CPT 24940 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Surgery category, 3% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 24940?
CPT 24940 (Revision of upper arm) is a Surgery code. Revision of upper arm, unlisted or undefined revision procedure. Catch-all code for revision of upper arm procedures.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 24940?
The work RVU for CPT 24940 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Revision Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 24940 used?
Used for revision of upper arm procedures not specifically classified elsewhere.
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