ICD-9 code 955.4 for Injury to musculocutaneous nerve is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -INJURY TO NERVES AND SPINAL CORD (950-957).
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Found this info for you. Hope it helps. :)
Ulnar Nerve Transposition CPT (corresponding ICD-9:354.2, 955.2)
•64718 (neuroplasty and/or transposition; unlar nerve at elbow)
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[FONT="Tahoma"][SIZE="2"]This is what I would code:
881.00 forearm laceration
955.7 interosseous nerve injury
813.14 chip fx of the ulna
64857 nerve repair
25270 extensor muscle repair
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I am having some trouble effectively coding all of this. I would appreciate any input or advice! I have had limited training/experience with ortho, so I welcome the help. Thanks!!
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Does anyone have extrenice with coding this procedure?
Procedure:
Right Upper Extremity stumkp Dysesthetic Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation of four target locations;
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You know, if it is an injury, I would use 955.2. I wish there were more choices for this dx, but we are very limited. Wait until ICD-10!... [ Read More ]
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