Wiki Lengthering of the IT band

[CICIB]

Hello!

How would you code this? " While I had the patient in full extension and was attacking the tenosynovitis with my shaver, I noted that the IT band was quite tight in extension. I felt that this may be causing some of the mechanical symptoms that was having, so I decided at that time to use needle trephination to produce a partial lengthering of the IT band.'' This procedure was done arthroscopically.

Thank you!

 

[daedolos]

Try looking into 29873. Seems to be an IT band release which is on the lateral side of the knee.

Peace
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https://www.aapc.com/memberarea/for...l-band.html?highlight=iliotibial+band+release

Dr Pechacek weighs in on this. Hope this helps.

 

[CICIB]

IT band release was not the only procedure performed. The surgeon did a synovectomy - (29875) also. Is 29873 bundled into 29875?

I appreciate your help!