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Wiki biceps tendonitis icd-9?

Thread starter BFAITHFUL
Start date Dec 6, 2010

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BFAITHFUL

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Dec 6, 2010

#1

I was told to use 726.10 or 726.12 but that is specifically for tenosynovitis? im leaning more towards 726.10? thanks

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NaliniAAPC

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Dec 6, 2010

#2

Hi,

As per icd guidelines tendonitis leads to tenosynovitis only, so 726.12 is more specific for bicipital tendonitis.

Regards,
Nalini CPC

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campy1961

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Dec 6, 2010

#3

Hi,

Encoder states 726.12.

Connie

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BFAITHFUL

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Dec 6, 2010

#4

thank you both

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