icd 10 code for polluxis longus

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What is the ICD 10 code for diagnosis?

S66.212A 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 S66.212A became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of S66.212A - other international versions of ICD-10 S66.212A may differ.

What is the CPT code for extensor pollicis longus tear repair?

Unfortunately you have wandered way off course with some of your proposed &/or considered codes. The code 26418 is correct for repair of the extensor pollicis longus tendon laceration of the thumb.

How do you find the tensor pollicis longus?

The tensor pollicis longus stump is identified at the level of the extensor hood. The end of the tendon is cleaned and a 3-0 Supramid suture is laced onto the tendon. The proximal tendon is identified at the level of the end of the third compartment.

Where is the extensor pollicis longus tendon?

The extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon resides within the 3rd dorsal extensor compartment of the wrist, inserts upon the distal phalanx of the thumb, and is the primary extensor of the thumb.

What is EPL tendon?

The long extensor tendon to the thumb is called the Extensor Pollicis Longus (EPL). This tendon straightens the end joint of the thumb and also helps pull the thumb in towards the index finger. The tendon runs around a bony prominence on the back of the wrist called Lister's tubercle.

What is the ICD-10 code for wrist tendonitis?

M67. 833 - Other specified disorders of tendon, right wrist | ICD-10-CM.

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

M67. 834 - Other specified disorders of tendon, left wrist | ICD-10-CM.

What is extensor pollicis longus?

Description. Extensor pollicis longus (EPL) is a long muscle located at the deep layer with extensor pollicis brevis, abductor pollicis longus, extensor indicis, and supinator muscle in the posterior compartment of the forearm.

What is flexor pollicis longus?

The flexor pollicis longus (FPL) is a long muscle located at the deep layer with flexor digitorum profundus and pronator quadratus in the anterior compartment of the forearm. Though it is situated at the forearm, it is classified as part of the extrinsic muscles of the hand as it's function is seen in thumb movement.

What is the ICD 10 code for right wrist tenosynovitis?

Transient synovitis, right wrist M67. 331 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 M67. 331 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 10 code for tenosynovitis right hand?

M65. 841 - Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right hand. ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD 10 code for tenosynovitis left hand?

842.

What is the ICD-10 code for wrist pain?

M25. 539 - Pain in unspecified wrist. ICD-10-CM.

What is the icd10 code for tenosynovitis?

ICD-10 code M65 for Synovitis and tenosynovitis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

What is synovitis and tenosynovitis?

Synovitis is a common condition meaning inflammation of the synovial lining of a joint or tendon sheath (the tunnel the tendon runs through). Tendon sheath synovitis is referred to as tenosynovitis. It is a generalised response of that particular tissue (the synovial lining) to a local problem e.g. injury or infection.