Jan 9, 2018 · The other thing to take into consideration is the underlying diagnosis as this affects the coding. If there is chronic florid hypertrophic tenosynovitis such as Rheumatoid Arthritis or …

Jan 22, 2016 · You confirm that both the flexor and extensor compartments were decompressed. Your surgeon may obtain pressure measurements of the volar compartment (20950, …

For what it is worth, the extensor tendons to the fingers enter the hand from the dorsal forearm, cross the dorsal wrist, then proceed over the hand/metacarpals to the fingers.

Dec 17, 2020 · The provider then irrigates the area.." "Intersection syndrome is a condition that affects the first and second compartments of the dorsal wrist extensors. The condition is …

Mar 15, 2012 · Doctor did an extensor tenosynovectomy of all six dorsal compartments of the right wrist My question is do I charge once or do I charge for each of the six compartments? I am …

May 20, 2013 · Please suggest the best codes we can submit. Maryland Subscriber Answer: You report code 25118 (Synovectomy, extensor tendon sheath, wrist, single compartment) for the …

Jun 28, 2016 · The third extensor compartment was identified and opened using a Metzenbaum scissors. There was frank pus within the third extensor compartment. Cultures also taken of …

Nov 19, 2024 · A longitudinal incision was made over the first dorsal extensor compartment, blunt dissection was use, the dorsal radial sensory nerve was identified and protected, the 1st …

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 25000 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the …

Sep 8, 2011 · 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 …