There are direct codes for trigger finger release in both ICD and CPT.
EXAMPLE:
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:
Left trigger thumb.
Left trigger thumb.
POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:
Left trigger thumb.
OPERATION PERFORMED:
Left trigger thumb release.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: The extremity is prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. An incision is made at the proximal flexion crease of finger. Blunt dissection is carried through the subcutaneous tissue and the digital nerves are identified and retracted. Dissection is carried down to the A1 pully. Longitudinal incisions are made about 2 to 3 mm apart through the pulley and the central segment of it is excised. The wound is then closed.
DX CODE DESCRIPTION
727.03 Trigger Finger (Acquired)
PX CODE DESCRIPTION
82.01 Exploration of Tendon Sheath of Hand
CPT CODE DESCRIPTION
26055 Tendon Sheath Incision
CPT code 26055 requires modifier FA-F9 depending upon the affected finger.
Left trigger thumb.
OPERATION PERFORMED:
Left trigger thumb release.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: The extremity is prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. An incision is made at the proximal flexion crease of finger. Blunt dissection is carried through the subcutaneous tissue and the digital nerves are identified and retracted. Dissection is carried down to the A1 pully. Longitudinal incisions are made about 2 to 3 mm apart through the pulley and the central segment of it is excised. The wound is then closed.
DX CODE DESCRIPTION
727.03 Trigger Finger (Acquired)
PX CODE DESCRIPTION
82.01 Exploration of Tendon Sheath of Hand
CPT CODE DESCRIPTION
26055 Tendon Sheath Incision
CPT code 26055 requires modifier FA-F9 depending upon the affected finger.
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