External Fixator Distraction

For certain tibia pilon or tibia plateau fracture presentations, my providers will utilize a uniplane external fixator to distract the knee or ankle joint so that the fracture can be visualized and repaired. The fixator is removed at the end of the same surgery. Some of my providers will attach a 20690 [application of external fixator, uniplane] on the charges for the operation in addition to the open fracture treatment. Has anyone found any documentation as to whether an ex fix can be...

External Fixator Distraction

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