S53.449A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Ulnar collateral ligament sprain of unsp elbow, init encntr.
Patient had an unstable MCP joint and elected to have surgery to repair left thumb ulnar collateral ligament. WoulD cpt CODE 26540 be the correct code ? DX code 841.1 is not correct for THUMB collateral ligament sprain. This code (841.1) pertains to the elbow and forearm/wrist area.
Unspecified injury of left wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter. S69.92XA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Injury of long flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of thumb at wrist and hand level ( ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S66.0. Injury of long flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of thumb at wrist and hand level 2016 2017 2018 2019 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code. S66.0-)
The ulnar collateral ligament to the thumb is a complex ligament, comprised of the UCL proper and the accessory UCL. Together, they stabilize the thumb for pinch and grip activities; without this ligament, you would have very little pinch or grip strength and very poor overall dexterity.
The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a ligament that runs on the inner side of the elbow to help support it when performing certain motions, such as throwing. When this ligament is torn or damaged, it can lead to pain, elbow instability and loss of function.
The accepted current procedural terminology (CPT) for UCLR (24346) was used to search the database. CPT code 24346 is defined as: “Reconstruction medial collateral ligament, elbow, with tendon graft (includes harvesting of graft).” A total of 187 patients (188 elbows) were identified.
Radial collateral ligament (RCL) tears are far less common than UCL tears, comprising 10–42% of collateral injuries of the thumb [55]. The RCL is the primary radial stabilizer of the MCPJ, and provides support against ulnar force in pinch and depression [56, 57].
The medial (ulnar) collateral ligament (MCL) supports the ulnohumeral and radiohumeral joints medially, and is a fan-shaped structure. The lateral (radial) collateral ligament (LCL) also supports the ulnohumeral and radiohumeral joints, but laterally. It is more of a cord-like structure.
The ulnar collateral ligament complex is located on the inside of the elbow (pinky or medial side). It is attached on one side to the humerus (the bone of the upper arm) and on the other side to the ulna (a bone in the forearm).
Traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament ICD-10-CM S53. 32XA is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):
Initially described in 2002, the docking technique is one of the most commonly used methods of UCL reconstruction. 3 It was developed in an attempt to reduce disruption of the common flexor origin by using a muscle-splitting approach and reduce the risk of injury to the ulnar nerve by avoiding routine transposition.
2434524345 — Repair medial collateral ligament, elbow, with local tissue.
The radial collateral ligament of the thumb extends from the first metacarpal head to the proximal phalanx of the thumb. It is located on the radial side of the joint and is weaker than the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb.
You may have bruising, tenderness, and swelling around the base of your thumb, near the palm. If the ulnar collateral ligament is completely torn, the end of the ruptured ligament may cause a lump or swelling on the inside of the thumb. Your thumb joint may also feel loose or unstable.
The radial collateral ligament (RCL) is a strong, short, thin band of tissue that connects from the humerus (upper arm bone) to the radius (one of two forearm bones).