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CPT Knowledgebase - May 16, 2018
After an endoscopic carpal tunnel release, it is documented that the volar forearm fascia was released with scissors. Would the volar fascial decompression be included in the work of the carpal tunnel procedure (29848), or would an unlisted code be reported for this extra work because it was performed through the endoscope?
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