A patient had surgery a year ago to repair two flexor tendons in his forearm. He is in surgery for a secondary repair for the same two tendons. Which CPT® coding is reported?

The correct answer is C. 25272. The scenario involves a secondary repair of two flexor tendons in the forearm. CPT® code 25272 describes the repair of a secondary flexor tendon injury, including a graft, in the forearm and/or wrist, which fits the description provided. This code should be reported once, as…

20,000 Series CPT®: Musculoskeletal System

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A25263
B25272 x 2
C25272
D25263 x 2

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A
12% (5)
B
2% (1)
C
80% (33)
D
5% (2)

Explanation

The scenario involves a secondary repair of two flexor tendons in the forearm. CPT® code 25272 describes the repair of a secondary flexor tendon injury, including a graft, in the forearm and/or wrist, which fits the description provided. This code should be reported once, as the procedure encompasses the repair of multiple tendons.

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#tendon repair#secondary repair#flexor tendon#forearm

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