A patient is seen at a physician’s office for an initial visit, complaining of pain and limited range of motion of her right pinky finger knuckle. Level 3 evaluation and management (E/M) service was provided during which the physician examines the joint and notices a solid mass. Two-view x-ray results reveal no arthritis or stalk-like growth. The diagnosis is ganglion cyst, little finger knuckle joint, right. The patient is scheduled for outpatient surgery to remove the ganglion.
Answer:
Assign M67.441 for the ganglion cyst of the right hand.
Assign 99203 for the level 3 new patient E/M service
73120-RT for the right hand x-ray.
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