AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1987 January - February
Tendon Graft on Hand: Two-Stage Procedure
The first stage of the procedure involves excision of the tendon with insertion of a plastic rod. The patient is readmitted for the second stage of the procedure, which involves removal of the plastic rod and insertion of a tendon graft. Assign code 82.79, Plastic operation on hand with other graft or implant, for both the first and second stages of the procedure. ...
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Article Overview
This article covers a two-stage hand tendon graft procedure and the associated coding discussion for surgical classification. It is useful for coders, CDI staff, and revenue cycle teams who work with hand surgery, staged procedures, and procedure coding reference materials.
Why This Topic Matters
Staged hand procedures can be easy to misclassify, so clear coding guidance helps support consistent abstracting and reporting in surgical coding workflows.
What You Will Learn
- The general structure of a staged hand tendon graft procedure.
- How the article frames coding for the procedure within a surgical classification context.
- What type of documentation is relevant when reviewing staged operative care.
- How a coding reference article presents procedure-specific guidance.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- CDI specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Hand surgery practice staff
Codes Discussed
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