Carpal Tunnel ICD-10-CM Codes

Constant repetitive hand and wrist motions cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Performing everyday tasks like typing on a keyboard, clicking your computer mouse, and performing certain types of work that require the constant and repetitive use of your hands and wrists can cause it. Even recreational activities like playing video games (because of constant button pressing) and playing certain musical instruments can cause it.

Healthcare professionals will result in specific physical examinations first: Tinel’s Sign Test and the Phalen Test. If these are positive, the patient possibly has Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. After that, they will conduct imaging tests to confirm it, specifically X-rays and Electromyography (EMG).

Healthcare professionals will resort to non-surgical treatment first. Non-surgical treatment includes Ibuprofen or similar non-steroidal anti-inflammation medicine, cortisone injections, and/or wearing wrist splints, especially at night. They will propose surgery if non-surgical treatment doesn’t work or if the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is severe. If the patient accepts, they will make an incision in the transverse carpal ligament to take the pressure off the median nerve.