Orthopedic Coding Alert
Know Which Finger Is ‘Triggered’ for Correct Dx
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from “L trigger finger.” Is the trigger finger automatically the index finger? Or do I need to be more specific for a trigger finger diagnosis? Louisiana Subscriber Answer: You’ll need to be more specific in order to choose the proper trigger finger diagnosis. Go back and check the notes to see which finger the patient injured. Then, choose the most appropriate diagnosis from the following ICD-10 codes: If all else fails: In the event you cannot name the digit with trigger finger, report M65.30 (Trigger finger, unspecified finger) instead.
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Know Which Finger Is ‘Triggered’ for Correct Dx
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