Wiki How do you code Aponeurotomy hand

[ctoots]

What codes are being used for aponeurotomy, hand palmar? First time we have to code any suggestions?

 

[mbort]

look at 26450 to see if it matches your op note

 

[annr420]

A needle aponeurotomy is done by repeatedly inserting a needle into the hand to break up Dupuytren's contracture. It is considered a "percutaneous Dupuytren's contracture release". If this is the procedure that was performed, the code is 26040