Wiki extensor tenosynovectomy wrist

[scooter1]

Doctor did an extensor tenosynovectomy of all six dorsal compartments of the right wrist

My question is do I charge once or do I charge for each of the six compartments?
I am thinking one charge, but not positive

Help please ?

 

[moodymom]

If you are billing 25118 then I would charge for each compartment. The code states:
SYNOVECTOMY,EXTENSOR TENDON SHEATH,WRIST,SINGLE COMPARTMENT
Just make sure your providers documentation is clear.

 

[mbort]

Since it was a TENOsynovectomy, the more appropriate code would be 25116 and it includes ALL extensors.

 

[scooter1]

Thank you Mary. You answered my question