CPT^® 26442, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Hand and Fingers

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 26442 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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Summary

In this procedure, the provider performs tenolysis, which releases the flexor tendon of the palm and finger from adhesions. This surgical procedure extends from finger to palm.

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A1 trigger release and flexor tenolysis same digit

According to NCCI edits those codes are bundled. You can only bypass the CCI edit rule with a -59 modifier, however since both procedures are done on the same finger it does not qualify. You should st... [ Read More ]

A1 trigger release and flexor tenolysis same digit

My doctor has performed right tumb A1 trigger release and right thumb flexor tenolysis. He wants to bill 26442 (Tenolysis, flexor tendon; palm AND finger, each tendon) and 26055 (Tendon sheath incisi... [ Read More ]

Unbundling - Trigger and Manipulation

I ran across this thread from 2008...I don't have my 2017 Global Service Data yet...would appreciate any verification if this is still current....many thanks "According to the AAOS Global Data, the ... [ Read More ]

Please confirm code selection

The codes I selected are: 26442, 26440 (6units), 64721, 26055 (4units). Operation: The skin incision was made in the palm about 3 cm in length. Subcutaneous tissue was divided sharply. The palmar f... [ Read More ]

manipulation fingers -coded with trigger finger

[b]dbykow[/b] According to the AAOS Global Data, the answer would be no. I have copied and pasted what is global and what is not. 12. incision of tendon sheath (eg, 26020) 13. tenolysis and/or ten... [ Read More ]

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