icd 10 code for de quervain's syndrome

by Mr. Deangelo Ritchie 8 min read

ICD-10 code: M65. 4 Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]

What is de Quervain's syndrome?

De Quervain's tenosynovitis (dih-kwer-VAINS ten-oh-sine-oh-VIE-tis) is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist. If you have de Quervain's tenosynovitis, it will probably hurt when you turn your wrist, grasp anything or make a fist.

What causes de Quervain's tendonitis?

The most common cause of de Quervain's tenosynovitis is chronic overuse of the wrist. Repetitive movements day after day cause irritation and pain. One common movement that causes it is lifting a child into a car seat. Another is lifting heavy grocery bags by the handles.

What is the CPT code for de Quervain's release?

CPT Code: 25000 De Quervain's (say “duh-kair-VAZ”) tendon release is surgery to reduce pressure on a tendon that runs along the side of the wrist near the thumb.

What is the ICD-10 code for left wrist pain?

ICD-10 | Pain in left wrist (M25. 532)

Is De Quervain's syndrome the same as carpal tunnel?

Other conditions have similar signs But de Quervain's tenosynovitis only affects the thumb tendons. Even though the signs of carpal tunnel syndrome & tendonitis may be similar, they are medically very different conditions. Their symptoms are similar only because they share a common factor: tendon inflammation.

Is De Quervain's tenosynovitis the same as tendonitis?

De Quervain's tendinosis is a painful swelling (inflammation) of specific tendons of the thumb. The condition is also known as de Quervain tendinitis or de Quervain's tenosynovitis.

What is procedure code 26055?

CPT® 26055, Under Incision Procedures on the Hand and Fingers. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 26055 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Hand and Fingers.

What is de Quervain's release surgery?

De Quervain's (say "duh-kair-VAZ") tendon release is surgery to reduce pressure on a tendon that runs along the side of the wrist near the thumb. The doctor made a cut, called an incision, in the skin on the side of your wrist near the base of your thumb.

What is procedure code 20550?

Group 1CodeDescription20526INJECTION, THERAPEUTIC (EG, LOCAL ANESTHETIC, CORTICOSTEROID), CARPAL TUNNEL20527INJECTION, ENZYME (EG, COLLAGENASE), PALMAR FASCIAL CORD (IE, DUPUYTREN'S CONTRACTURE)20550INJECTION(S); SINGLE TENDON SHEATH, OR LIGAMENT, APONEUROSIS (EG, PLANTAR "FASCIA")6 more rows

What is the ICD-10 code for left wrist tendinitis?

ICD-10-CM Code for Pain in left wrist M25. 532.

What is ICD-10 code for bilateral wrist pain?

53: Pain in wrist.

What is the ICD-10 code for right wrist pain?

ICD-10 | Pain in right wrist (M25. 531)

What is the ICd 10 code for radial styloid tenosynovitis

M65.4 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain] . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .

Do you include decimal points in ICD-10?

DO NOT include the decimal point when electronically filing claims as it may be rejected. Some clearinghouses may remove it for you but to avoid having a rejected claim due to an invalid ICD-10 code, do not include the decimal point when submitting claims electronically. de Quervain's (tendon sheath) M65.4.

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