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Getting a Spot-On Synovia Excision Code

Published on Wed Apr 06, 2022

Question: The orthopedist performed an office evaluation and management (E/M) service for an established patient. The E/M encounter lasted 37 minutes and included moderate-level medical decision making (MDM). The surgeon then performed radical excision of synovia of the left wrist. How should I report this encounter? Montana Subscriber Answer: For this encounter, report: 25115 (Radical excision of bursa, synovia of [...]
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