ICD-9 code 841.2 for Radiohumeral (joint) sprain is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -SPRAINS AND STRAINS OF JOINTS AND ADJACENT MUSCLES (840-848).
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Hi Chankim:)
Trigger finger R dx is M65.351 and CPT 26145. Add modifier RT on claim. If providers note say due to overuse of finger add dx M70.841 or look at dx block X50. I hope this helps you.
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apologies if I sounded harsh but you need to understand how you arrived at your answers and then how I got mine.
taking them as you listed them:
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