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What CPT code should be used for first carpometacarpal joint injection?
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∙ 14y ago
The code I would use is 20600.
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What is a subluxed 1st carpometacarpal joint?
This means you have a partial dislocation of the first joint in your thumb - Jan
What is the name of the joint at the base of your thumb?
carpometacarpal joint
Which is the largest saddle variety of synovial joint?
carpometacarpal joint of thumb
What is the joint in your thumb that gives the tiumb its range of movement?
carpometacarpal joint which is a saddle joint
What are the movements of the 1st carpometacarpal joint?
flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, circumduction
What can you do if you have Degenerative changes in the first Carpometacarpal joint?
I have the same issue on both wrists and doctor is recommending joint replacement surgery. Medicines, therapy are all temporary band-aids and will not fix the problem.
How does the saddle joint help us in our daily life?
The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is a saddle joint. It makes the thumb opposable allowing us to manipulate tools and to grip.
What cpt code should you use for a sternoclavicular joint injection?
20600
What type of movement does the saddle joint allow?
The saddle joint is unique to humans and is located at the base of each thumb. It allows the thumb to touch the pinky finger by crossing over the palm of the hand. This allows humans to produce fine movements including sewing, writing, portrait painting, and anything other type of movement where the hand grasps a tool or the object itself as in pottery or peeling an orange.
What is the medical term meaning joint injection?
The medical term for joint injection is "intra-articular injection." It involves injecting medication directly into a joint space to help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, or administer other treatments.
What type of joint is found at the base of the thumb?
It is known as the thumb basal joint, also known as the carpometacarpal joint. It is a special saddle-shaped joint that is formed by the small wrist bone and the first of the three bones in the thumb.
What is the type of joint between the carpal and first metacarpal?
Wikipedia says"The joints between the carpus and the second, third, fourth, and fifth metacarpal bones are arthrodial.The bones are united by dorsal, volar, and interosseous ligaments."Another article from wikipedia says"A plane joint (arthrodial joint, gliding joint, plane articulation) is a synovial which, under physiological conditions, allows only gliding movement"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plane_jointhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpometacarpal_joints.-------So the answer is*The first carpometacarpal joint(thumb) is a saddle joint and*The second,third,fourth and fifth CMC joints are plane joints.I was searching for the same and found these links. Hope they help u. Bye.
