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ulnar nerve release

  1. M

    Wiki CPT 25020 w/ CPT 64721 & 64718

    Doc is wanting to bill CPT 25020 w/64721-59 for the following documented procedure. He states that he is taking the incision longer than just for a carpal tunnel release. We are currently not getting paid for the Carpal Tunnel Sx only the fasciotomy and are constantly having to appeal. Would...
    • mkdred07
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    • carpal tunnel release cpt 25020 cpt 64718 cpt 64721 forearm fasciotomy insurance payment ulnar nerve release
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    • Forum: Billing/Reimbursement
  2. J

    Wiki Are 64721 and 64719 code-able together?

    I have 2 well-versed sources telling me different guidelines to determine whether these two procedures are code-able together or not. Source 1 says that as long as I have a good applicable diagnosis justifying each release, there are legitimately two structures requiring release to cure two...
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