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Orthopedic Coding:

Don’t Get Tripped up by This Tendon Injection

Published on Fri May 22, 2026

Question: I’m the newest coder in my orthopedic office and I need some help. How should I code the following procedure notes? Procedure notes: A 62-year-old patient presents with pain and some swelling in the left wrist which is consistent with de Quervain’s tenosynovitis. After performing a brief history and exam, Dr. Rey suggests the injection of a corticosteroid, which they [...]
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