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.
An extensor tendon injury is damage to the tissues on the back of the hand and fingers. It can make it hard for you to extend your wrist, open your hand, or straighten your fingers. The inability to perform these functions can severely limit hand and upper extremity function.
417A: Strain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right little finger at forearm level, initial encounter.
T14.90XAICD-10 Code for Injury, unspecified, initial encounter- T14. 90XA- Codify by AAPC.
Finger Extensors The band of tissue, or retinaculum, holds the tendons in place but allows them to slide up and down the arm. The four tendons then continue along the back of the hand and onto each finger.
The extensor tendons are strong smooth cords that straighten the fingers by connecting the muscles of the forearm and hand to the bones in the fingers and thumb. The extensor tendons are just under the skin and are easily injured by any cut across the back of the wrist hand or fingers.
The extensor tendon repair code is 25270—Repair, tendon or muscle, extensor, forearm and/or wrist; primary, single, each tendon or muscle.
Abstract. Purpose: The extensor indicis proprius (EIP) is a muscle of the forearm that originates from the posterior surface of the ulna and the adjacent interosseous membrane and attaches to the index finger. Many anatomical variations of this muscle have been reported in the literature.
Description. In a mallet injury, when an object hits the tip of the finger or thumb, the force of the blow tears the extensor tendon. Occasionally, a minor force such as tucking in a bed sheet will cause a mallet finger.
9: Fever, unspecified.
Y99. 9 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 Y99.
Injury, unspecified, initial encounterT1490XA - ICD 10 Diagnosis Code - Injury, unspecified, initial encounter - Market Size, Prevalence, Incidence, Quality Outcomes, Top Hospitals & Physicians.
How are extensor tendon injuries treated? Cuts that split the tendon may need stitches or surgical repair, but tears caused by jamming injuries are usually treated with splints. Splints stop the healing ends of the tendons from pulling apart and should be worn at all times until the tendon is fully healed.
The tendon may take eight to twelve weeks to heal completely. Longer periods of splinting are sometimes needed. Your doctor will apply the splint in the correct place and give you directions on how long to wear it. Other treatment for an extensor tendon injury may include stitches (for cuts in the tendon).
In some cases, damage to the extensor tendons can be treated without the need for surgery, using a rigid support called a splint that's worn around the hand.
Common signs and symptoms of extensor tendon and mallet finger injuries include:Inability to straighten the fingers or extend the wrist.Pain and swelling in fingertip.Recent trauma or laceration to the hand.Drooping of the end joint of the finger.
Injury of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of other and unspecified finger at wrist and hand level 1 S00-T88#N#2021 ICD-10-CM Range S00-T88#N#Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes#N#Note#N#Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code#N#Type 1 Excludes#N#birth trauma ( P10-P15)#N#obstetric trauma ( O70 - O71)#N#Use Additional#N#code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable ( Z18.-)#N#Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes 2 S60-S69#N#2021 ICD-10-CM Range S60-S69#N#Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers#N#Type 2 Excludes#N#burns and corrosions ( T20 - T32)#N#frostbite ( T33-T34)#N#insect bite or sting, venomous ( T63.4)#N#Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers 3 S66#N#ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S66#N#Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at wrist and hand level#N#2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code#N#Code Also#N#any associated open wound ( S61.-)#N#Type 2 Excludes#N#sprain of joints and ligaments of wrist and hand ( S63.-)#N#Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at wrist and hand level
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S66.3 became effective on October 1, 2021.
S66.3 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.