Surgery: Musculoskeletal System (Q&A) (June 2011)

June 2011 page 13a Surgery: Musculoskeletal System Question: Is it appropriate to report CPT codes 26040 and 26045 more than once per hand during the same surgical session? If these codes can be reported more than once per hand, can the codes be reported once per finger affected? Answer: Code 26040 , Fasciotomy, palmar (eg, Dupuytren's contracture); percutaneous , is reported for a palmar percutaneous fasciotomy. This code is be reported only once per hand. Procedurally, multiple fascial releases in the fingers could result in severing the digital nerves and probably would not be performed. Code 26045 would also not be...

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This article is a short CPT Assistant question-and-answer item focused on musculoskeletal surgery coding. It explains the general reporting context for a June 2011 hand procedure question, including when related CPT entries are discussed together and when a different CPT family is referenced. It is useful for coders, auditors, and surgical billing staff who need to determine whether the article addresses repeat reporting, anatomic scope, or code-family selection.

Why This Topic Matters

Hand and finger surgery coding can hinge on careful reporting boundaries and the relationship between closely related CPT entries. This Q&A helps readers quickly assess whether the article contains guidance relevant to surgical documentation review and code selection.

Article Sections

  1. June 2011 page 13a

    Introduces the monthly Q&A item from CPT Assistant and frames the hand surgery coding question discussed in the article.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s scope within a CPT Assistant musculoskeletal surgery Q&A format
  • The general reporting context for a hand procedure question
  • How the article relates to repeat-reporting concerns and alternate CPT family references
  • Whether the content is relevant to hand, finger, and surgical coding review workflows

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Surgical billing staff
  • Physician practice administrators
  • Compliance teams

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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