Wiki R Lower Extremity fasciectomy

[pchamp25]

I need help coding a report where the provider performed Right lower extremity anterior and lateral compartment fasciectomies w/neurolysis superficial peroneal nerve. I noticed a fasciectomy for the lower extremity would be coded with an unlisted code 20999 but was wondering if a fasciotomy with debridement, 27892 would be appropriate in this case. Here is the OP note;


Any help would be most appreciated as the provider coded this case w/27600 but I don't believe this OP note supports that code.

TIA

 

[amyjph]

I agree with you this is not 27600. ectomy vs. otomy. Not sure what I would do, have to think on that.

 

[mk2001]

I need help coding a report where the provider performed Right lower extremity anterior and lateral compartment fasciectomies w/neurolysis superficial peroneal nerve. I noticed a fasciectomy for the lower extremity would be coded with an unlisted code 20999 but was wondering if a fasciotomy with debridement, 27892 would be appropriate in this case. Here is the OP note;
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Any help would be most appreciated as the provider coded this case w/27600 but I don't believe this OP note supports that code.

TIA

I think you should be able to use 27892. It has in the description "any nonviable muscle or nerve tissue is debrided and removed."