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Nail Avulsion - Can someone tell me what procedure

ktress

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Hello, Can someone tell me what procedure to us for a Finger nail Avulsion with ingrown nail Diagnosis?? Thank you, Katie
 
CPT CODE 11765, wedge excision of skin of nail fold is usually what ingrown nails are done.
However, if the nail was permanently removed, 11750 would be appropriate.
 
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