What is procedure code 11730?
Avulsion of a nail plate (CPT codes 11730 and 11732) is, generally, performed under local anesthesia. This procedure involves the separation and removal of a border of the nail or removal of the entire nail from the nail bed to the eponychium.
What is the description for CPT code 10140?
Group 1
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 10081 | INCISION AND DRAINAGE OF PILONIDAL CYST; COMPLICATED |
| 10140 | INCISION AND DRAINAGE OF HEMATOMA, SEROMA OR FLUID COLLECTION |
| 10160 | PUNCTURE ASPIRATION OF ABSCESS, HEMATOMA, BULLA, OR CYST |
| 10180 | INCISION AND DRAINAGE, COMPLEX, POSTOPERATIVE WOUND INFECTION |
How do I bill CPT 11730?
-The nail avulsion (CPT 11730) should be billed as the first procedure with L60. 0 as the primary diagnosis and L03. 032 as the secondary diagnosis, and the -TA modifier as primary. -The simple I&D (CPT 10060) should be billed as the second procedure only with diagnosis L02.
What does CPT code 11750 mean?
Excision of nail and nail matrix
Definition: 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal; Lay Description: The physician removes all or part of a fingernail or toenail, including the nail plate and matrix permanently.
What is the CPT code for excision of ingrown toenail?
CPT CODE 11765, wedge excision of skin of nail fold is usually what ingrown nails are done. However, if the nail was permanently removed, 11750 would be appropriate.
What is the CPT code for ingrown nail?
Use the following codes: L60.0- Ingrown Nail. L03.031- if right hallux modifier on CPT code T5. L03.032- if left hallux modifier on CPT code TA. M79.609 which is just pain in limb this is the unspecified pain in limb because there is no pain in limb in foot or toes specific.
What is the CPT code for an ingrown toenail?
Nail Avulsion CPT code 11730 ,11732, 11750, 11765. This LCD describes conditions under which the coverage of nail avulsion/excision may be considered. An ingrown nail is growth of the nail edge into the surrounding soft tissue that may result in pain, inflammation or infection.