Wiki Carpal tunnel and guyon's canal

[wmcodylee]

Does anyone ever get a carpal tunnel release and guyon's canal release in the same incision paid. I realize that they bundle, but becuase they are different procedures and different diagnosis, can a 51 modifier be used to get both paid?

 

[MI_CODER]

Per SuperCoder, a CTR and guyon's canal release would be coded as 64721 and 64719 -59.

https://www.supercoder.com/my-ask-a...se-median-nerve-with-guyons-canal-ulnar-nerve

 

[wmcodylee]

Per SuperCoder, a CTR and guyon's canal release would be coded as 64721 and 64719 -59.

https://www.supercoder.com/my-ask-a...se-median-nerve-with-guyons-canal-ulnar-nerve

Thanks for the reply. I used a 51 because it was in the same incision, but was denied. Will try a 59 and see if that helps.