Mar 17, 2025 · 25447 is -only- for interposition, which is almost never done. It was typical to code 25447/26480 to encompass the work done for an FCR weave, but because that code pair (and …

Forearm and Wrist Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction 25447 Arthroplasty, intercarpal or carpometacarpal joints; interposition (eg, tendon) (Do not report 25447 in conjunction with …

Jul 1, 2005 · You can avoid problems coding for tendon transfers that your surgeon performs with carpometacarpal interposition arthroplasties if you ask yourself two simple questions. …

Apr 28, 2023 · First metatarsophalangeal joint capsular interposition arthroplasty So my doctor performed the above listed procedure and I'm not able to find a code for this (except for the …

Jan 25, 2022 · Hand surgeons use a range of techniques for first carpometacarpal (CMC) excisional arthroplasty. Whether excisional arthroplasty is performed with an interposition …

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 25447 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair, Revision, and/or …

Feb 1, 2003 · Hand surgeons who document thumb carpometa-carpal stabilization" " "Eaton procedure" or "LRTI" in their notes often stump orthopedic coders who cannot locate any such …

Jan 31, 2018 · The procedure in question is a two phase Arthroplasty, the first being the Proximal Row Carpectomy (25215) and the second phase of an "Interposition Arthroplasty" with the …

Dec 2, 2024 · Don’t let these code changes come as a surprise in January. Each year, updates to the CPT® codes are made to reflect advancements in medical procedures Don’t let these …

Mar 12, 2018 · This resulted in very nice interposition flap and good position of the hand which would not require any subsequent pinning temporarily. At this point, the DREJ capsule was …