The physician applies an external fixation device to encourage healing in a fracture or joint injury. Under general anesthesia, a drill is used to create small holes through the affected bones. Wires or pins are placed through the skin and bone holes and attached to the external fixation device. This device creates stability at the point of injury. Report code
20690 for a uniplane, unilateral, external fixation system, and code
20692 for a multiplane, unilateral, external fixation system.