20950

CPT^® 20950, Under Other Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 20950 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System.

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The provider measures interstitial fluid pressure to check for the presence of compartment syndrome, an abnormal buildup of fluid in the tissues within a muscle compartment, a space partitioned by a layer of fascia, which can occur following injury, surgery, or repetitive muscle use. Increasing fluid pressure within a muscle compartment compresses small blood vessels and nerves, requiring immediate attention to avoid permanent tissue damage.

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Spine Surgery

I'm not a strong coder when it comes to the spine but this is how I would code your procedure: Stryker Compartment Measuring - [B]20950[/B] Paraspinal fascia compartment release and muscle debridemen... [ Read More ]

Compartment Syndrome Monitoring?

Is the proper code for compartment syndrome monitoring/measuring 20950 and is anyone billing for this and getting paid, if so do all carriers pay for this and is this the only code you bill? Please a... [ Read More ]

measurement of compartment pressure

Can we code the below procedure with 20950? PROCEDURE: Measure compartment pressures, right leg anterior and posterior compartments. DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: Informed consent was obtained. The patie... [ Read More ]

question about 20950

Provider does pressure testing on both legs for compartment syndrome. States testing done on anterior & lateral compartments and platarflexion & dorsiflexion. Would these be considered different muscl... [ Read More ]

Cpt 20950

Can CPT 20950 be billed more than once per DOS? If so, are there guidelines for when and how to bill multiple per DOS? Where would I be able to find those guidelines? Thanks!... [ Read More ]

Compartment Pressure Measurement

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Cpt 20950

[QUOTE="jnsummer, post: 81951, member: 71685"]The information on CPT 20950 that was listed below appears to be outdated and inaccurate. The most current information on this subject appears to be from ... [ Read More ]

Cpt 20950

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Cpt 20950

[b]Update on CPT 20950[/b] The information on CPT 20950 that was listed below appears to be outdated and inaccurate. The most current information on this subject appears to be from August 2004, while... [ Read More ]

Cpt 20950

Bilateral payment indicator for this code is 0 (zero) 0 = 150% payment adjustment for bilateral procedures does not apply In an Orthopedic Pink Sheet it states... "The AMA states you can report 209... [ Read More ]

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