The patient is an otherwise healthy 67-year-old male who sustained a fall three weeks ago. The patient is presenting with pain localized to his left knee. On exam the patient was unable to actively abduct and or externally rotate the knee secondary to pain and weakness. MRI demonstrated a displaced tibial tuberosity fracture. The surgeon performed an arthroscopic reduction and internal fixation of displaced greater tuberosity fracture with manipulation. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

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The correct CPT code for arthroscopic reduction and internal fixation of a displaced tibial tuberosity fracture is 29851. The ICD-10-CM codes S82.152A (displaced fracture of left tibial tuberosity, initial encounter for closed fracture) and W19.xxxA (unspecified fall, initial encounter) accurately describe the injury and its cause.

The Patient Is an Otherwise Healthy 67-Year-Old Male Who Sustained