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25118 and 25111

Thread starter reichtina320
Start date Jan 24, 2008

reichtina320

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Jan 24, 2008

Hello!

I am trying to locate information on whether a synovectomy, extensor tendon sheath - 25118 is usually done at the same time as excision of ganlion cyst of the wrist - 25111. I did find that CCI edits state a modifier is allowed; but I can't find in what circumstances.

TIA
Tina

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