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Unraveling the Complexities of Coding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome — Part 1

Published on Tue Mar 11, 2025

Find out the differences between NCS and EMG tests. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist, about an inch wide. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the tunnel becomes narrowed or when the tissue surrounding the flexor tendons swells, putting pressure (compression) on the median nerve and reducing its blood supply. A patient who suffers from CTS [...]
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