Our hand specialist performed an excision of ganglion cysts on one wrist, both volar and dorsal. CPT code 25111 is excision of ganglion cyst, dorsal or volar. If the surgeon did two separate incisio...

Mar 20, 2013 · If it is a recurrent ganglion, you report 25112 (Excision of ganglion, wrist [dorsal or volar]; recurrent). You may also report the diagnosis codes 727.41 ( Ganglion of joint ) or 727.42 ( Ganglion of tendon sheath ) depending upon origin of ganglion.

Jan 9, 2018 · When an Extensor Tenosynovectomy is done, it is usually done at the dorsal wrist level then extended distally into the dorsal hand or proximally into the dorsal forearm as necessary, and rarely all the way out to and including the finger(s). The other thing to take into consideration is the underlying diagnosis as this affects the coding.

Jan 1, 2017 · In ICD-10-CM, most wrist conditions coded from chapter 13 (M codes) have a “3” in the fifth position of the code such as M19.031 Primary osteoarthritis, right wrist. Common conditions of the wrist and distal radius from chapters 13 and 19 (M and S codes) are: Wrist drop (M21.33-) Contracture of wrist (M24.53-) Flail joint of wrist (M25.23-)

Mar 15, 2012 · Doctor did an extensor tenosynovectomy of all six dorsal compartments of the right wrist My question is do I charge once or do I charge for each of the six compartments? I am thinking one charge, but not positive Help please ?

Mar 20, 2013 · “CCI edits bundle the ganglion excision to the deeper tenosynovectomy procedures. Additionally, if an arthrotomy is performed for excision or debridement of the ganglion stalk for a joint ganglion, this would be an included service. CCI bundles the same incision synovectomy of the wrist joint (25105) into the ganglion excision service.”

The provider repairs an extensor tendon in the forearm or wrist. He applies a tissue graft obtained from another location in the patient’s body. He performs the repair to treat a subluxing extensor carpi ulnaris that causes wrist pain. For clinical responsibility, terminology, tips and additional info start codify free trial.

ICD-10-CM Code for Ganglion, right wrist M67.431 ICD-10 code M67.431 for Ganglion, right wrist is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

Apr 26, 2013 · For this surgical incision, you would look to code 25000 (Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist [e.g., De Quervains disease]). If your surgeon does a more radical tenosynovectomy of the first dorsal compartment, you may turn to code 25118 (Synovectomy, extensor tendon sheath, wrist, single compartment). “When extensive or prolific ...

Aug 23, 2012 · Release , First Dorsal Compartment, Right Wrist ".....Incision was made just in the skin. Blunt dissection was taken below this. The superficial radial nerve was identified and carefully retracted dorsally. The first dorsal compartment was identified and incised under direct vision proximally and distally. It was released.