CPT^® 25315, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 25315 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist.

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Summary

The provider releases the origin of the flexor tendons to allow the muscles to slide distally in a procedure to improve the appearance and function of a severely deformed hand, wrist, or fingers.

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Passed online, no experience

I took both parts back to back, and the results were posted the next day. I made a 91. 1. Expect problems with the proctors. Your camera will always be an issue with them. I was told over and over.... [ Read More ]

vaccine counselling

[QUOTE="dsmith06351, post: 147923, member: 25315"]Sorry, I don't think that I explained the scenario correctly. What I was wondering is what admin codes would I bill when the patient returned. The 904... [ Read More ]

vaccine counselling

[QUOTE="dsmith06351, post: 147699, member: 25315"]If the doctor counsels about vaccines at a physical and the parents decide to not have the vaccines done, then they schedule a nurse visit to have the... [ Read More ]

Ulnar Nerve Decompression w/ flexor orgin slide

I agree that it is included, the lay description for 25315 states; 'Neurolysis of the median and ulnar nerves is performed.' and it is included in the CCI edits. If your physician thinks he did over ... [ Read More ]

Ulnar Nerve Decompression w/ flexor orgin slide

Has anymore come across these two codes being bundled? My physican is using 25315 and 64718 together stating they are separate procedures. We have previously billed out with a 59 modifier, however C... [ Read More ]

Ulnar Nerve Decompression w/ flexor orgin slide

illegible records

[QUOTE="dsmith06351, post: 73196, member: 25315"]I am not an auditor but occasionally will audit our doctors charts to check on the level of their E/M services. We have 2 doctors whose handwriting in ... [ Read More ]

Nerve decompression with origin slide procedure

Did you use 25315 & 64702 (digit) or 64704 Hand or foot)? If so, I don't see any CCI issuies. I would add modifier 51 to 64702/64704 since they are not modifier 51 exempt.... [ Read More ]

well visit with separate E/M

[QUOTE="dsmith06351, post: 50835, member: 25315"]I have read the guidelines. My question on this particular visit is the doctor did a well visit exam for a 14 yr old. After the exam the doctor spent 2... [ Read More ]

Pfapa

[QUOTE="dsmith06351, post: 25362, member: 25315"]Can anyone tell me what PFAPA stands for and what ICD9 code to use? I know that it is a persistant fever ?????. Any help would be appreciated. Denise... [ Read More ]

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