Wiki tenosynovectomy wrist

[scooter1]

The surgeon did an extensor tenosynovectomy of all 6 dorsal compartments of the left
wrist.

He is stating to use 25116.
I am thinking 25118. I would really appreciate some feedback on this as I am really
unsure. And would I code for each compartment ?

Please. . . . . . .

 

[scooter1]

I have it on good authority that yes, this would be 25118

and yes, we would charge for each of the compartments.

Just wanted to let everyone know for future reference.

 

[armen]

25118 Synovectomy, extensor tendon sheath, wrist, single compartment;

Since this code is for single compartment I would bill it 6 units.