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Wrist arthrotomy

My provider did an open wrist joint exploration which leads me to codes 25040 & 25101. All he did was exploration. What would lead me to chose one code over the other?

Can anyone explain the difference between codes 25040 & 25101? I understand 25101 is for joint exploration; with/without biopsy, with/without removal foreign body. However the only difference I see between these codes is the word ‘drainage’ in code 25040.

In code 25040 do you need to perform exploration AND either drainage or foreign body removal or is any one of the 3 (exploration OR drainage OR foreign body removal).

I appreciate any and all feedback.

Thank you!!

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