You Be the Coder: Cuboid Syndrome

Question: How should I code for cuboid syndrome and its treatment through manipulation? Which HCPCS codes should I use for the strapping?

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Answer: There is no specific diagnosis code for cuboid syndrome. You can code for the signs and symptoms presented by the patient: pain (729.5, Other disorders of soft tissues; pain in limb) and tendonitis (726.90, Unspecified enthesopathy; enthesopathy [...]

- Published on 2012-01-12