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The Trigger Finger is the situation that occurs when you have a finger that is stuck in an unbending position. Your finger could be bent or straightened by the snap of the trigger being pulled, and then released.
Trigger fingers are also referred to as Stenosing Tenosynovitis. It develops when inflammation creates a narrowing of the sheath which surrounds the tendon of the finger affected. If the trigger finger is very severe it can cause your finger to be locked in the bent position.
People who work or have hobbies that require repetitive gripping are more at the chance of developing trigger fingers. This condition is more prevalent in women, as well as in people suffering from diabetes. The treatment for trigger finger is different according to the degree of the.
Which CPT code is used 20550 or 20551 for a trigger finger?
20550 CPT code defines an injection to a single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis and CPT 20551 define an injection to a single tendon at the origin/insertion site.
| CPT/Modifier | Description | Diagnosis (dx) |
| 99201-25 | New patient | Knee pain |
| 20610 | Aspiration, joint, major | Effusion, joint |
How to Know about starting trigger Finger Problems in the body?
The Trigger finger symptoms from mild to severe shows the below mention
- Finger stiffness, mostly in the morning
- A clicking or popping sensation as you move your finger
- Tenderness or a bump (nodule) in the palm at the base of the affected finger
- Finger catching or locking in a bent position.
- Finger locked in a bent position
- You are unable to straighten your finger.
Related Trigger Finger injection CPT code
20552- injection- Single or Multiple Trigger points for 1- 2 muscles.
20553- injection- Single or Multiple Trigger points for =<3 muscles.
Here are some medical procedure codes related to injections, tendon sheaths, ligaments, trigger points, and ganglion cysts:
- Injection into tendon sheath, ligament, trigger points, or ganglion cyst (CPT code 20550)
- Aspiration or injection of a ganglion cyst (CPT code 20612)
- Arthrocentesis, aspiration, and/or injection of a small joint, bursa, or ganglion cyst (e.g., fingers, toes) (CPT code 20600)
- Incision of tendon sheath (e.g., for trigger finger) (CPT code 26055)
- Excision of a lesion of the tendon sheath or capsule (e.g., cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion) in the hand or finger (CPT code 26160)
- Excision of a lesion of the tendon sheath in the forearm and/or wrist (CPT code 25110)
- Synovectomy of the tendon sheath, radical tenosynovectomy, flexor, palm, or finger, for a single digit (CPT code 26145)
- Tenolysis, simple, of a flexor tendon in the palm or finger, for a single tendon (CPT code 26440)
- Excision of a tendon in the finger, flexor, as a separate procedure (CPT code 26180)
- Tenotomy, flexor, for a single finger, performed through an open approach (CPT code 26455)
These codes represent various procedures related to injections, aspirations, incisions, excisions, synovectomies, tenolysis, and tenotomies involving tendon sheaths, ligaments, trigger points, and ganglion cysts in different parts of the hand, finger, palm, wrist, and forearm.
Conclusion :
A trigger finger is a condition where a finger or thumb gets stuck in a bent position and suddenly straightens out, causing pain and discomfort. Trigger finger injections involve a corticosteroid medication into the tendon sheath to reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms.
The article provides information on the specific CPT code, 20550 used for billing trigger finger injection procedures. It also mentions ultrasound guidance and the importance of accurate documentation and coding for proper reimbursement. The article briefly touches upon other treatment options for trigger fingers but primarily focuses on trigger finger injections and coding guidelines. It concludes by emphasizing the need to stay updated with coding changes to ensure accurate billing and coding for trigger finger injection procedures.
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