icd 10 code for pectoralis rupture

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Laceration of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax, initial encounter. S29. 021A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S29.

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What is a pectoralis major tendon rupture ICD 10?

Pectoralis Major Tendon Rupture S43.499A 840.8 synonyms: pec major tear, pec major rupture, pec tear, pec rupture, pectoralis rupture, Pec Rupture ICD-10 S43.491A - Other sprain of right shoulder joint, initial encounter

What is the ICD 10 code for PEC rupture?

Pec Rupture ICD-10. S43.491A - Other sprain of right shoulder joint, initial encounter. S43.492A - Other sprain of left shoulder joint, initial encounter. S43.499A - Other sprain of unspecified shoulder joint, initial encounter.

What is the CPT code for pectoral repair?

We went over this case together, and decided upon CPT 23395, muscle transfer, any type, shoulder or upper arm, single. Another surgeon here performs a straight pectoralis repair, and chooses CPT 23410, repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff, open, acute. Another uses 23412 for repair of the subscapularis.

What is the ICD 10 code for thorax strain?

Strain of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax, initial encounter. S29.011A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM S29.011A became effective on October 1, 2018.

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What is a pectoralis major rupture?

The tendons of your pectoralis major insert into the front of your upper arm (humerus) and the muscle forms the front wall of your armpit. Rupture involves tearing of the tendon normally just by its insertion into the bone. Often, only one of the two heads of your pec major muscle gets ruptured.

What is the CPT code for pectoralis tendon repair?

Pectoralis Major Tendon Repair 24341CPTTechniqueIndicationsComplicationsContraindicationsFollow-up CareAlternativesOutcomesPre-op Planning / Special ConsiderationsReview References

What muscle is the pectoralis major?

The pectoralis major is the superior most and largest muscle of the anterior chest wall. It is a thick, fan-shaped muscle that lies underneath the breast tissue and forms the anterior wall of the axilla.

Where is the pectoral tendon?

The pectoralis muscles, commonly called “pecs” are large, powerful muscles in the front of the chest wall. The pectoralis tendon connects the pectoralis muscle from the sternum (center of the chest) and clavicle (collar bone), to the humerus (upper arm bone.)

What is the ICD 10 code for left pectoralis major tear?

Laceration of muscle and tendon of front wall of thorax, initial encounter. S29. 021A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S29.

Where is the pectoralis minor?

Description. The pectoralis minor is triangular in shape and is located under the pectoralis major, and both form the anterior wall of the axilla. It originates from the margins of the third to fifth ribs adjacent to the costochondral junction.

What are the 3 pectoral muscles?

The pectoral region is located on the anterior chest wall. It contains four muscles that exert a force on the upper limb: the pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, serratus anterior and subclavius.

Why is it called pectoralis major?

The pectoralis major (from Latin pectus 'breast') is a thick, fan-shaped or triangular convergent muscle, situated at the chest of the human body. It makes up the bulk of the chest muscles and lies under the breast.

What are the two heads of the pectoralis major called?

It is a thick, fan-shaped muscle that lies underneath the breast tissue and forms the anterior wall of the axilla. The pectoralis major is the most superficial muscle in the pectoral region. There are 2 heads of the pectoralis major, the clavicular and the sternocostal, which reference their area of origin.

What is a pectoral injury?

A pectoralis major strain typically occurs when the muscle is forcibly contracted whilst in a stretched position. This can occur during weight training when performing bench press exercises. When the bar is lowered, the pectoralis major muscle is stretched across the chest.

Can you tear the PEC from the sternum?

In type 4 pec ruptures, the muscle tears off of the sternum. A Type 1 or Type 2 pec tear is far more common than type 3 or 4.

What is the pectoral?

Definition of pectoral (Entry 2 of 2) 1 : of, situated in or on, or worn on the chest. 2 : coming from the breast or heart as the seat of emotion.

What is the ICd 10 code for flexor muscle injury?

Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level 1 injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at elbow (#N#ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S56#N#S56.0 Injury of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of thumb at forearm level#N#S56.1 Injury of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of other and unspecified finger at forearm level#N#S56.2 Injury of other flexor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level#N#S56.3 Injury of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of thumb at forearm level#N#S56.4 Injury of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of other and unspecified finger at forearm level#N#S56.5 Injury of other extensor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level#N#S56.8 Injury of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level#N#S56.9 Injury of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level#N#S56.-) 2 sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle (#N#ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S43.9#N#Sprain of unspecified parts of shoulder girdle#N#2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code#N#S43.9)

Is S46 a non-billable code?

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code. S46 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. Short description: Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at shldr/up arm.

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