CPT^® 25020, Under Incision Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 25020 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist.

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The provider incises the forearm and or wrist down to the level of fascial tissue to relieve a build up of pressure in a membrane covered compartment that could damage muscles and nerves.

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Intersection Syndrome Compartment Release CPT?

[QUOTE="cclarson, post: 484854, member: 605894"] [USER=598527]@Young_CodeHopper[/USER] [USER=29238]@Orthocoderpgu[/USER] That's where I'm torn. Both 25000 and 25020 sound like they could work. How cou... [ Read More ]

Intersection Syndrome Compartment Release CPT?

Tbh, I suggest having the surgeon dictate specific details in the op note. The incision part is what threw me off. Comparing the words in green to blue will be your tiebreaker. Also, the last bullet p... [ Read More ]

Intersection Syndrome Compartment Release CPT?

[USER=598527]@Young_CodeHopper[/USER] [USER=29238]@Orthocoderpgu[/USER] That's where I'm torn. Both 25000 and 25020 sound like they could work. How could I break down the situation more to see which o... [ Read More ]

Intersection Syndrome Compartment Release CPT?

Or would it be 25020?... [ Read More ]

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Hello Everyone! I'm not sure how I'm suppose to code this particular part of a patient's procedure. Part of me thinks that this is 25020-25023, but a second opinion is always welcome. Thank you! Here... [ Read More ]

CPT code 25020 & 29848

[b]29848 and 25020[/b] I have the very same question. ANYBODY OUT THERE KNOW THE ANSWER? I don't have AAOS re: 29848. Most recently it was just pointed out to me that per AAOS code 25020 includes ... [ Read More ]

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I need some thoughts and direction on the proper way to code an Endoscopic Pronator Release and an Endoscopic Cubital Release. I have been using 29999. Is there a better code to use? Also, what are s... [ Read More ]

carpal tunnel release and forearm decompression fasciotomy

[b]25020 Not represented[/b] Hi - Based on the information submitted, coding 25020 is inappropriate. The code requires an "incision that is carried deep to the fascia". Think about the wording in t... [ Read More ]

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NCCI edits are saying to bill only the 25020 1. 25020 OK RVU: 16.10 Description: Decompression fasciotomy, forearm and/or wrist, flexor OR extensor compartment; without debridement of nonvia... [ Read More ]

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Please HELP with this procedures to be charged carpal tunnel 64721 decompression fasciotomy 25020 de Quervains release 25000 wrist ganglionectomy 25111 the meat of the op note: A transverse incision... [ Read More ]

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