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Trigger finger, unspecified finger M65. 30 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM M65. 30 became effective on October 1, 2019.
ICD-10 code M65. 30 for Trigger finger, unspecified finger is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .
ICD-10 Code for Trigger finger, left index finger- M65. 322- Codify by AAPC.
ICD-10-CM Code for Trigger finger, right ring finger M65. 341.
727.03727.03 Trigger finger - ICD-9-CM Vol. 1 Diagnostic Codes.
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CPT Code: 26055 Trigger finger, trigger thumb, or trigger digit, is a common disorder characterized by catching, snapping or locking of the involved finger flexor tendon, associated with dysfunction and pain.
Trigger finger is a painful condition that makes your fingers or thumb catch or lock when you bend them. It can affect any finger or more than one finger at a time. You can also have it in both hands. You might hear it called stenosing tenosynovitis.
Modifiers FA, F1-F9ModifierBrief DescriptionF5Right hand, thumbF6Right hand, second digitF7Right hand, third digitF8Right hand, fourth digit6 more rows
ICD-10 code M79. 64 for Pain in hand and fingers is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .
In this case you should bill 26055 and 26160 with modifier -59 (Distinct procedural service) appended to 26160. This tells any carrier that recognizes the 26055/26160 combination as bundled that the circumstances of the surgery justify unbundling the codes.
CPT® 26055, Under Incision Procedures on the Hand and Fingers.