Muscoloskeletal System Surgery, 25295 (Q&A) (August 1998)

August 1998 page 10 Coding Consultation Muscoloskeletal System Surgery, 25295 (Q&A) Question We are trying to bill for tenolysis for six flexors in the wrist. Should we list all flexors and bill for each flexor, or should we list once and place a six in the units column of the HCFA 1500? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, it would be appropriate to report 25295, Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon. Because the descriptor refers to each tendon it would be appropriate to report 25295 once with a 6 in the units...

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This article is a brief CPT coding consultation from CPT Assistant that addresses a musculoskeletal surgery billing question involving tendon tenolysis at the wrist. It is relevant to coders, billers, and compliance staff who work with CPT reporting conventions, units, and multiple-procedure notation. The piece summarizes an AMA comment and focuses on general CPT reporting guidance rather than extensive clinical detail.

Why This Topic Matters

Understanding how the article frames CPT reporting for a service performed on multiple tendons can help coding staff review claims formatting, units, and modifier usage in a musculoskeletal surgery context.

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  1. August 1998 page 10

    A coding consultation from the August 1998 issue of CPT Assistant introducing the billing question and the AMA response.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames a CPT reporting question for a musculoskeletal surgery service
  • What general billing topics are discussed for multiple tendons
  • Which reporting conventions are addressed in the AMA comment
  • How the consultation is positioned within CPT Assistant content

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Orthopedic and musculoskeletal surgery coding specialists

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