What are the Finger (DIGIT) Modifiers?

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

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 

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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