Wiki interpositional arthroplasty of thumb

[LTibbetts]

When coding this particulr procedure, do you code the arthroplasty separate from the transplant w/ graft? I was going to use 26483 and 26530 (with appropriate modifiers, of course). Also, the trapezoid was resected, an osteophyte was removed from there and the graft was 50% from the flexor carpi radialis. Mary, I specifically was wondering your advice but anyone else would also be very helpful!

 

[mbort]

ahh yes, this was an exam question..lol

25447 w25310 usually

review the area titled Basal Cell Arthroplasty

http://www2.aaos.org/aaos/archives/bulletin/aug05/coding.asp

 

[LTibbetts]

Thank you for the tip and the web address. Boy, I was way off. Thank god I know someone who specializes in that area...haha. Thanks again for the quick response!

 

[LTibbetts]

Mary, I forgot to ask you....would you use a -51 for the 25310?