Case Studies—Musculoskeletal System Operative and Emergency Department Reports
Operative Report
Abstract from Documentation:
a. What is a trigger finger?
b. What was performed to correct the condition?
c. Time to Code
a. A trigger finger occurs when the motion of the tendon that opens and closes the finger is limited, causing the finger to lock or catch as the finger is extended.
b. Flexor tendon sheath was divided (incision into tendon sheath)
c. Index:
Finger, Tendon, Sheath, Incision
Code(s):
26055-F2 Tendon sheath incision
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