Wiki nail avulsion/excision

[samyjm13]

I am somewhat confused as to when to code an avulsion of a nail and when to code an excision of a nail. What is really the difference between the two?

Thanks
Jeanne

 

[Donna T]

Avulsion of a nail involves separation and removal of the entire nail plate or a portion of nail plate and an excision of the nail and the nail matrix is generally performed under local anesthesia requiring separation and removal of the entire nail plate or a portion of nail plate and is a permanent removal. Hope that is helpful!

 

[samyjm13]

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Thank you, it did

Jeanne