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    Wiki 11730 (nail avulsion) vs 11750 (matrixectomy) STILL CONFUSED (jump to procedure note example at the bottom for a quicker read)

    Hi everyone, I've been coding podiatry for 3 years and remain confused about the difference in the language between these two procedures. I have watched YouTube videos from 5 different channels demonstrating these procedures--though some of the videos labeled as "nail avulsions" use phenol at...
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    • matrixectomy nail avulsion phenol podiatry
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    Wiki 11730 Nail Avulsion

    Hello, my provider stated he removed partial toe nail via nail clippers. 2% lidocaine was used and the nail was sent out to bx. Does this method of removal (nail clippers) qualify as a 11730? Thank you! Megan
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    • 11730 nail avulsion
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    Wiki 11730

    Need clarification on 11730. Per our MAC FCSO LCD (L33833):Avulsion of a nail (CPT codes 11730 and 11732) involving separation and removal of the entire nail plate or a portion of nail plate (including the entire length of the nail border to and under the eponychium). A nail avulsion usually...
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    • 11730 l33833 nail avulsion
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    • Forum: Podiatry
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