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Wiki Repair extensor tendon toe????

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Brandilyn

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Patient in ER has compound fracture of great toe with rupture of extensor tendon. Physician documented 3 cm laceration with fx of underlying phalanyx & rupture of extensor tendon" , "5-0 nylon running &interrupted sutures placed into underlying fascia & extensor tendon with good stability. Dressing applied".

DX: Compound fx right great toe with tendon injury.

How do I code this? What CPT codes should I use?

I looked at using tendon repair codes only because they include the closure of the wound. But I cannot seem to find a good CPT code for the Tendon repair toe.

Would I just use a Complex wound repair?

Thanks for your help!!!
 
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