CPT^® 26370, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Hand and Fingers

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 26370 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Hand and Fingers.

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In this procedure, the provider repairs the profundus tendon in the finger while keeping the superficialis tendon intact. The provider performs a primary repair within a few days of injury.

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Flexor Digitorum Profundus tendon in the hand

I use 26370 for the profundus tendon as long as the superficialis tendon is intact.... [ Read More ]

Flexor Digitorum Profundus tendon in the hand

My question is if Dr. is repairing a Flexor Digitorum Profundus tendon not in zone 2, should we code 26350 or 26370. 26350 is repair of flexor tendon, not in zone 2 and 26370 is repair of advancement ... [ Read More ]

repair of profundus and superficialis tendon

Been staring at this recent complicated laceration for a bit and need some help please. There were several flexor tendons torn (zone 4/5) and I have those coded, but wanted to know: If both the profun... [ Read More ]

bundling issues with cpt 26370 and 26145

Without seeing the Op Report, this is hard to help you with. But, I can think of a couple of scenarios where these two codes could be considered together. The first is for the repair of a Flexor Dig... [ Read More ]

bundling issues with cpt 26370 and 26145

Aetna is bundling 26370 and 26145 any one has any information on this. Select Coder cci has not bundling issues with both codes. any input on this will appreciate. thanks... [ Read More ]

time frame between primary and secondary treatment

This is interesting because 26370 should be used if the surgery is performed within a few days of surgery.... [ Read More ]

time frame between primary and secondary treatment

I have a physician that is billing 26373 and is getting denied by the insurance company who is recommending 26370. The repair of the FDP tendon with phalanx fracture. The procedure was not performed f... [ Read More ]

Hand help

I wouldn't use 26370 as the superficialis is not intact. I would suggest 26356 (x2) for both tendons assuming this is a primary repair. 26356- for flexor profundus 26356 - 59 - for superficialis... [ Read More ]

Hand help

Pt lacerated right 4th finger profundus AND superficialis tendons. Am I missing the CPT code for this? All I see is 26370 - repair of profundus tendon with "intact superficialis" tendon.:confused:... [ Read More ]

Tendon Coders take a look!!

A series of breathing her incisions were made over the middle and distal phalanx, and subcutaneous flaps were raised. The full flexor tendon, along with a large portion of bone was identified within t... [ Read More ]

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