An 85-year-old woman fell directly on her elbow resulting in a complex fracture. It was recommended to have a total elbow arthroplasty performed to give her range of motion and use of this joint. Which code is correct?

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24363 is the correct code for a total elbow replacement, including distal humerus and proximal ulnar prosthetic replacement.
Code 24360 is incorrect because this code is for an elbow arthroplasty with membrane. Code 24361 is incorrect because this code is for elbow arthroplasty with distal humeral prosthesis and 24362 is incorrect because this code includes ligament reconstruction.

An 85-Year-Old Woman Fell Directly on Her Elbow Resulting in a Complex