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Diagnosis -right toe flexor tenosynovitis, adhesions secound toe PIP JOINT
OPERATION : FLEXOR TENOSYNOVECTOMY RIGHT SECOUND TOE , RELEASE PIP JOINT OF SECOUND TOE
PROCEDURE :An incision was made longitudinally on the plantar aspect of the 2nd toe and the flexor tendon identified, with neurovascular structres protected. A flexor tenosynovectomy was performed. Clear synovial fluid flowed from the flexor tendon sheath, indication inflammation. There was no sign of infection. The PIP joint was stiff in the secound toe , so a medial incision was made and cae taken to protect the neurovascular structures. . The extensor tendon was elevated laterally and the PIP joint release was performed with capsular release.Full range of motion was obtained after release. Both incisions were injected with Marcaine and 80mg Depo- Medrol
would cpt code 28086 be the right code ?
Diagnosis -right toe flexor tenosynovitis, adhesions secound toe PIP JOINT
OPERATION : FLEXOR TENOSYNOVECTOMY RIGHT SECOUND TOE , RELEASE PIP JOINT OF SECOUND TOE
PROCEDURE :An incision was made longitudinally on the plantar aspect of the 2nd toe and the flexor tendon identified, with neurovascular structres protected. A flexor tenosynovectomy was performed. Clear synovial fluid flowed from the flexor tendon sheath, indication inflammation. There was no sign of infection. The PIP joint was stiff in the secound toe , so a medial incision was made and cae taken to protect the neurovascular structures. . The extensor tendon was elevated laterally and the PIP joint release was performed with capsular release.Full range of motion was obtained after release. Both incisions were injected with Marcaine and 80mg Depo- Medrol
would cpt code 28086 be the right code ?