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  1. K

    Wiki Repair extensor pollicis longus left hand

    I was just wondering if I can only code the repair 26418 or if I can also code the exploration. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS(ES): Extensor pollicis laceration left hand PROCEDURE: Surgical exploration of the wound, repair of the extensor pollicis longus left hand INDICATIONS: Patient suffered a...
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    • extensor hand coding hand specialist orthopaedic
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    • Forum: Orthopaedics
  2. M

    Wiki Orthopedics

    Hel with Orthopedic Surgery Coding Request 1. Right hand crush 2. Extensor pollicis longus tear 3. Extensor digitorum tear to the ring and small fingers 4. Extensor carpi ulnaris tear 5. Comminuted distal ulnar fracture 6. Distal radial ulnar joint disruption and dislocation 7. Perilunate...
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