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Justarose

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Hi there ! So happy its Wednesday :D

My question:
Is there a separate code for this :

He preformed these 3 procedures :

Carpal tunnel release 64721
A1 pulley release right third finger 26055
#3 ....
then his notes say "Adjacent to the A1 pulley there was a cyst emanating from the A1 pulley. After complete excision the IP joint was noted to glide freely"

I cannot find one ... Please help

Thank you in advance :p
 
ASCExpert states that 26160 and 26055 cannot be billed together, but a modifier is allowed and supported by documentation.
 
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Using a -59 with 26160 ?

Thanks to both of you ...but I need some clarity :confused:

I did see that 26160 would be the correct code ...but if he was already doing the A1 Pulley ...one incision ... and there was this cyst that ended up being excised ...then sutured closed ...all a part of the A1 26055

You are right the edits say they cannot be billed together ...but a -59 is allowed ...

Here is where I am confused -

Can I rightfully use the -59 just because there was a cyst that had to be excised ?
Even though only one incision and one suturing as part of the 26055

I may sound dumb :eek: I agree ! but this is becoming clear as mud!

Thanks for your help !
Please help again :D
 
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