icd 9 code for right distal bicep fracture

by Dr. Iliana Harvey IV 3 min read

Short description: Biceps tendon rupture
Biceps tendon rupture
A biceps tendon rupture or bicep tear is a complete or partial rupture of a tendon of the biceps brachii muscle. It can affect the distal tendon, or either/both of the proximal tendons, attached to the long and short head of the muscle, respectively.
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. ICD-9-CM 727.62 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 727.62 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

Full Answer

What is the ICD 10 code for distal Biceps tendon tear?

Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, right arm, initial encounter. S46. 201A 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 S46.

What is the CPT code for distal biceps tendon repair?

24342CPT code 24342 is defined as “Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft.”

What is the distal bicep?

Anatomy. The biceps muscle has two tendons that attach the muscle to the shoulder and one tendon that attaches at the elbow. The tendon at the elbow is called the distal biceps tendon. It attaches to a part of the radius bone called the radial tuberosity, a small bump on the bone near your elbow joint.

What is procedure code 29828?

CPT Code: 29828. Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis. CPT codes, descriptions, and.

What is the CPT code for tendon repair?

26356The repair of both tendons is defined by the same CPT code, 26356—Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, in zone 2 digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land); primary, without free graft, each tendon.

What is the description of CPT code 23430?

CPT® 23430 in section: Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Shoulder.

What is the CPT code for extensor tendon repair?

CPT® Code 26428 in section: Repair of extensor tendon, central slip, secondary (eg, boutonniere deformity)

What is extensor tendon repair?

Surgical repair of a lacerated or torn extensor tendon is called extensor tendon repair. An extensor tendon repair surgery can be performed under either regional or general anesthesia.