Wiki Does CPT 64721 Carpal Tunnel Release include 25109?

[marandee]

Hi All,

Does anyone know if CPT 25109, resection flexor tendon is included in surgery CPT code 64721 for Release of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
I only see the Median nerve as provider responsibility for 64721. If following median nerve resection, the provider notices moderate synovial reaction on flexor tendons and subsequently resects tendons, can I code separately for tendons resection with modifier 59 / XS?


Thanks!

 

[Orthocoderpgu]

No edit for this

There is no NCCI edit, so you should not need a -59 o XS modifier.

Just make sure that your diagnosis for it is supported.