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2025 CPT code 26030

Drainage of multiple infected palmar bursae.

Refer to the current CPT manual and payer-specific guidelines for detailed coding instructions.

Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the procedure.Consult the current CPT manual and payer-specific guidelines for modifier usage.

Surgical drainage of multiple infected palmar bursae is medically necessary to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and prevent complications such as sepsis or chronic bursitis.Medical necessity should be documented based on the patient's clinical presentation and the failure of conservative measures (e.g., antibiotics, aspiration).

The surgeon or qualified healthcare professional performs the surgical drainage of the multiple infected palmar bursae. This includes making incisions, draining the fluid, and closing the wounds.

IMPORTANT CPT 26025 (Drainage of palmar bursa; single bursa) is used for drainage of a single palmar bursa.

In simple words: This code describes a surgical procedure to remove fluid from more than one infected sac (bursa) in the palm of the hand. The doctor makes small cuts to drain the fluid, then closes the cuts with stitches.

This CPT code reports the surgical drainage of fluid from more than one infected palmar bursa in the hand.The procedure involves multiple incisions to access the bursae, incision of the bursae to release fluid, potential catheter insertion for drainage, and closure of the incisions with sutures.The hypothenar bursa (ulnar bursa) covers tendons of the index, middle, and ring fingers, extending to the wrist; the thenar bursa (radial bursa) covers the thumb tendon, extending to the wrist crease.Drainage of a single bursa is coded differently (CPT 26025).

Example 1: A patient presents with multiple swollen and painful bursae in their palm, consistent with infection.The surgeon performs a surgical drainage of both the thenar and hypothenar bursae, using multiple incisions and a catheter for fluid removal.The wounds are then closed with sutures., A patient sustains a hand injury resulting in infection and inflammation of multiple palmar bursae. The surgeon drains the affected bursae using multiple incisions, and appropriate cultures are sent to pathology for analysis and treatment., A patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis develops infected palmar bursae. The surgeon performs surgical drainage of multiple bursae. Post-operative care includes hand therapy and antibiotic administration.

** This code should only be used when multiple palmar bursae are drained during the same surgical session.The number of incisions made is not relevant to code selection.Accurate documentation is critical for proper reimbursement.

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