CPT^® 26478, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Hand and Fingers

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 26478 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 lengthens the flexor tendon of a hand or finger to treat muscle contracture.

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Coding units

[QUOTE="CodingKing, post: 413772, member: 323638"]26356 has MUE of 4 so it can go on one line with units. 64835 would be on its own line with 1 unit. 64837 is to be reported for each additional nerve ... [ Read More ]

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