CPT^® 25119, Under Excision Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 25119 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist.

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In this procedure the provider makes an incision to expose the extensor tendon to excise the synovial layer from the extensor tendon sheath. He performs this in a specific limited area of the wrist known as a compartment. In addition to this the provider excises a part of the distal ulna near the wrist.

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Radical Synovectomy wrist extensor compartment

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I disagree with the 25119 as there is no mention of bony resection in the original post. I would lean to the 25118 for the wrist, 26130/26140 for the carpalmetacarpal or fingers.... [ Read More ]

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Hi, I agree on 25119 only-... [ Read More ]

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Hi vinod The code for the Extensor tendon tenosynovectomy would be 25118 or 25119 for wrist and 28088 for extensor tendon foot. Hope this help you. MYadav, CPC... [ Read More ]

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