CPT^® 26426, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Hand and Fingers

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 26426 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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The provider repairs the central slip, i.e., the portion of the extensor tendon that slides over the proximal interphalangeal joint. He manipulates local tissue and the lateral bands back into their normal location to hold the tendon in place close to the bone. A secondary repair involves shortening of the functional scar and repair of the tendon. He performs the procedure to correct a boutonniere deformity and restore function and flexibility to the finger.

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[QUOTE="nickelclaw, post: 510814, member: 256517"] release of dupuytren's contracture (fascia of hand),[I][COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)] fasciectomy [/COLOR][/I](excision of Dupuytren's), with release part... [ Read More ]

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PROCEDURE CODE

[QUOTE="guamafb@gmail.com, post: 461903, member: 326792"] What a great note!! Checking index for [B]REPAIR FINGER: TENDON/EXTENSOE & [/B][U][B]VOLAR PLATE[/B].[/U] [B]26548 (volar plate), 26426, [/... [ Read More ]

PROCEDURE CODE

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Not sure if Noridian has an LCD for Routine Foot Care, but here's the link to NGS' LCD (L26426) which will give you the information that CMS is looking for. [URL="http://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-... [ Read More ]

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