What is the CPT code for Scapholunate ligament repair?
Carpal instability reconstruction procedures were those identified by CPT 25320, which includes various methods of reconstruction such as capsulodesis, ligament repair, and tendon transfer or graft.
How is a TFCC tear repair?
Surgery to treat a TFCC tear involves a minimally invasive procedure called a wrist arthroscopy. During the surgery, your doctor will make several small incisions on the wrist’s outer edge to repair the damaged portion of the TFCC.
What is the CPT code for posterior interosseous neurectomy?
64772
The recommended code for these excisions is 64772.”
Where is the Lunotriquetral ligament?
The lunotriquetral (LT) ligament is an intrinsic ligament of the wrist, more particular an interosseous carpal ligament which provide stability to the proximal carpal row. This ligament has a thin, horseshoe- shaped structure and can be divided into three parts: a dorsal, a proximal and a volar one.
How successful is TFCC surgery?
Acute peripheral TFCC tears which have been repaired within 3 months of injury give 60-90% good- excellent results, with 80-90% grip strength and range of motion compared to the contralateral side. Delayed repairs give less predictable results.
Is TFCC surgery risky?
The risks of surgery for TFCC tears include anaesthetic reactions, infection, poor scarring, ongoing pain, reduced grip strength, reduced range of wrist motion and complex regional pain syndrome.
What is the CPT code for TFCC repair?
Tfcc repair Cpt Code 25107 is specifically for Arthrotomy, distal radioulnar joint including repair of triangular cartilage, complex You must log in or register to reply here.
What to do if you have forgotten your TFCC password?
If you’ve forgotten your username or password use our password reminder tool. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.. My doc performed an ORIF of ulnar styloid fracture and repair of TFCC…can anyone help with the coding of this?
Can a TFCC tear cause synovitis of the wrist?
Excessive load on the ulnocarpal joint can cause a TFCC tear. Synovitis of the wrist is often a byproduct of a TFCC disease or injury, and is treated during the same operative session as a TFCC repair. Signs and symptoms of a TFCC injury are ulnar-sided pain near the ulnar styloid, swelling, instability, and greatly reduced grip strength.
What is the function of the TFCC on the forearm?
A primary function of the TFCC is to facilitate forearm rotation with a flexible connection between the distal radius and ulna, stabilizing the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) and supporting the ulnocarpal structures.
