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    Wiki Trigger Finger Release w/ Excision Dupuytren's Nodule

    How would you code a trigger finger release with excision of dupuytren's nodule? #1 - 26160, 26055-59? #2 - 26123? The tourniquet was inflated to 200 mmHg and a 2cm bruner incision over the A1 pulley of the left ring finger and proximally over the dupuytrens disease. Starting proximally we...
    • MI_CODER
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    • dupuytren's nodule excision release trigger finger
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    • Forum: Orthopaedics
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    Wiki Need CPT code for Transverse Abdominus Release

    I am looking for CPT code for Ventral hernia repair with component separation AND transverse abdominis release. My physician went to a conference and did not bring any documentation on how to bill this "new" code.
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    Wiki CPT code for lipoma removed during carpal tunnel release

    The physician did an open carpal tunnel release. He deepened the incision through the subcutaneous fat. Then there was a lipoma present over the transverse carpal tunnel ligament in which he removed. Can you bill the removal of the lipoma in addition to the carpal tunnel release? If so what CPT...
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    Wiki 64721 and 64719 billed together

    Hi All, Need opinions on this. 64721 and 64719 billed out on the same claim. I believe I read if note states separate incision ok to bill 64721 and 64719,59. Here is that part of the op note. Attention was directed towards the ulnar nerve release at the wrist first, where Brunner incisions...
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    Wiki Tarsal Tunnel Release with Plantar Fasciectomy

    If a surgeon performed a Tarsal Tunnel Release and a Plantar Fasciectomy through the same incision, can the codes be billed separately? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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    • fasciectomy plantar release tarsal tunnel
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    • Forum: Podiatry
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    Wiki Could someone help me code this PLEASE and THANKS!!!!

    Post op dx code: rt patella dislocation, recurrent Procedure performed: medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, lateral, and distal patellar tendon oversew and transfer Assistant: _______APRN. A skilled pair of hands was required for neurovascular protection, retraction, and proper...
    • YLEWI2
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    • knee lateral medial patella release
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Orthopaedics
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