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ICD-10-CM Code for Fibroblastic disorder, unspecified M72.9

ICD-10 code M72.9 for Fibroblastic disorder, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

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Fibroblastic disorder, unspecified
Fasciitis NOS
Fibromatosis NOS

M72

Excludes2: retroperitoneal fibromatosis (D48.3)

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26123-F3 for Dupuytren's contracture ++
[QUOTE="nickelclaw, post: 510814, member: 256517"] release of dupuytren's contracture (fascia of hand),[I][COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)] fasciectomy [/COLOR][/I](excision of Dupuytren's), with release part... [ Read More ]
26123-F3 for Dupuytren's contracture ++
release of dupuytren's contracture (fascia of hand),[I][COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)] fasciectomy [/COLOR][/I](excision of Dupuytren's), with release partial of finger(goes by how many) in this case just o... [ Read More ]
Dupuytren Fibromatosis - Palmar Fasciectomy
[QUOTE="yvetteprater, post: 507784, member: 412599"] The diagnosis code is M72.0 I have a correction to op note documenting the small finger. "through the same incision, the pretendinous cord to the... [ Read More ]
Dupuytren Fibromatosis - Palmar Fasciectomy
The diagnosis code is M72.0 I have a correction to op note documenting the small finger. "through the same incision, the pretendinous cord to the small finger was identified and meticulously dissect... [ Read More ]
Plantar fascia injection under U/S Guidance
[QUOTE="Orthocoderpgu, post: 492326, member: 29238"] What is the diagnosis for this procedure? [/QUOTE] Plantar fasciitis left foot - [URL='https://www.aapc.com/codes/icd-10-codes/M72.2']M72.2[/URL]... [ Read More ]
Finger modifiers
Could someone tell me why a code would deny when using a finger modifier instead of RT/LT or 50? Is it dependent on the diagnosis being billed? I billed 20527 with a F9 modifier and a diagnosis of M72... [ Read More ]
L3000-KX
we bill this code all the time; we bill it with a specific dx [URL='https://www.aapc.com/codes/icd-10-codes/M72.2']M72.2[/URL]... [ Read More ]
20550 or 20551
Will someone tell me if this should be coded as 20550 or 20551 please? My guess is 20551 since he does not state it is in the sheath but just wanted to get clarification. Thanks Problem # 1: Dupuyt... [ Read More ]
Orthopaedic/dupuytrens contracure codes
Code [B]M72.0: Palmar fibromatosis (Dupuytren's Disease)[/B] [U]covers[/U] it [U]all[/U] regardless of the extent or severity of the disease in the palm and/or fingers. That is the [U]only[/U] code i... [ Read More ]
Orthopaedic/dupuytrens contracure codes
Does the Dx of M72.0 satisfy the requirements for 26123 or does a more specific Dx apply? In my case, the treatment was for middle and ring finger contractures. I don't see what else to use because ... [ Read More ]
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