AMA CPT® Assistant - 2001 Issue 10 (October)

Musculoskeletal System (October 2001)

October 2001 page 10c Coding Consultation Musculoskeletal System, 26585-26590 (Q&A) Question Codes 26585-26590 refer to "digits" in the code descriptor. Does this mean that these codes may be reported when the procedures described are performed on toes as well as fingers? AMA Comment From a coding perspective, although codes 26858-26590 are listed in the Hand and Fingers subsection of the Musculoskeletal System section, these codes are intended to describe repair procedures performed on either fingers on toes. This is why the term "digit" is used in the code descriptors, as this term refers to both fingers and toes...

To read the full article, sign in and subscribe to the AMA CPT® Assistant.


Access to this feature is available in the following products:
  • AMA's CPT® Assistant - Current + Archives
  • AMA's CPT® Advanced Coding Pack
 
CPT® Assistant content is the official source for CPT® coding guidance. It is an instrumental tool when appealing insurance denials and validating coding to auditors. Monthly issues and an extensive archive provide comprehensive guidance on proper CPT® coding for past, present and upcoming code set releases. Archives date back to 1990 for historical use of codes, changes, rationales, coding tips and trends in the industry.

demo
request yours today
 subscribe
start today
 newsletter
free subscription

Thank you for choosing Find-A-Code, please Sign In to remove ads.