20527

CPT^® 20527, Under General Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 20527 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - General Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System.

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Summary

The provider injects an enzyme, such as collagenase, into the palmar fascial cord as a therapeutic medical procedure to dissolve an abnormal tissue knot of the palmar fascia, or Dupuytren's contracture.

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Finger modifiers

Could someone tell me why a code would deny when using a finger modifier instead of RT/LT or 50? Is it dependent on the diagnosis being billed? I billed 20527 with a F9 modifier and a diagnosis of M72... [ Read More ]

20527 denial skilled nursing facility

Hi, This patient is scheduled today for a Botox injection, Upon discussion of potential risks and benefits of the procedure including the option of not doing the procedure today, the patient elected ... [ Read More ]

20550 or 20551

I did look at the 20527 but I don't think the "enzyme (eg, collagenase)," is accurate. COLLAGENASE is an enzyme that breaks down collagen in damaged tissue and helps healthy tissue to grow. Kenalog i... [ Read More ]

20550 or 20551

Did you look at 20527? Injection, enzyme (eg, collagenase), palmar fascial cord (ie, Dupuytren's contracture) and J3301 X 4 units... [ Read More ]

Xiaflex injections

[b]Xiaflex.... a collagenase enzyme product.[/b] I am thinking we can use 20527 for xiaflax injection according to health care provider office pos11. and we no need to use modifier because they dint ... [ Read More ]

iliopsoas tendon injection

726.5 Enthesopathy of hip region Bursitis of hip Gluteal tendinitis Iliac crest spur Psoas tendinitis Trochanteric t... [ Read More ]

please help with code

[QUOTE="Judi Reid CPC, post: 218744, member: 37102"]Hi Pam, There is a two new CPT codes for this in 2012, I have copy and pasted the information from the AAOS 2012 changes Part 1. Dupuytren's Cont... [ Read More ]

please help with code

[QUOTE="pamelakirsch@sbcglobal.net, post: 218713, member: 83452"]Is there a procedure code for Dupuytren's contracture when a cord can be felt? Overtime , the thickening of this cord in your hand can... [ Read More ]

Dupuytren's contracture release

Are you trying to bill for Xiaflex?? If so you bill out the injection only 20550 and the medicine J0775 x 90 units. The next day you bill out an office visit (we bill a level III because it includes... [ Read More ]

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