Finger
(DIGIT) Modifiers?
So Many coders are confused when it comes to HCPCS finger modifiers.
Here is a simple Technique that can useful to remember the HCPCS finger
modifiers.
The first digit is the thumb, followed by index finger, middle
finger, ring finger, and little finger or pinky. Know More Information at Medical Coding Training
Finger Modifiers:
Append one of the following modifiers to identify the digit of
the hand.
FA Left hand, thumb
F1 Left hand, second digit
F2 Left hand, third digit
F3 Left hand, fourth digit
F4 Left hand, fifth digit
F5 Right hand, thumb
F6 Right hand, second digit
F7 Right hand, third digit
F8 Right hand, fourth digit
F9 Right hand, fifth digit
FA Left hand, thumb
F1 Left hand, second digit
F2 Left hand, third digit
F3 Left hand, fourth digit
F4 Left hand, fifth digit
F5 Right hand, thumb
F6 Right hand, second digit
F7 Right hand, third digit
F8 Right hand, fourth digit
F9 Right hand, fifth digit
FA Left hand, thumb
How to code trigger finger release :
There are direct codes for trigger finger release in both ICD
and CPT.
PROCEDURE: The extremity is prepped and draped in
the usual sterile fashion. An incision is made at the proximal flexion crease of
finger. Blunt dissection is carried through the subcutaneous tissue and the
digital nerves are identified and retracted. Dissection is carried down to the
A1 pully. Longitudinal incisions are made about 2 to 3 mm apart through
the pulley and the central segment of it is excised. The wound is then closed.
DX CODE DESCRIPTION
DX CODE DESCRIPTION
727.03 Trigger Finger (Acquired)
PX CODE DESCRIPTION
82.01 Exploration of Tendon Sheath of Hand
CPT CODE DESCRIPTION
26055 Tendon Sheath Incision
CPT code 26055 requires modifier FA-F9 depending upon the affected finger.
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