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723.8 states CERVICAL SYNDROME NEC so many coders will use this code for cervical facet syndrome. 724.8 since the location in the ICD9 it reflects lower back so some coders use this for Lumber facet syndrome, but many LCDs tell us to use 724.8 for ALL facet syndrome Levels.
Coding tip: Learn the new 2008 CPT codes for elbow procedures-Big changes for epicondylitis. For 2008, the American Medical Association deleted codes 24350-24356 for the treatment of epicondylitis, which coders have been using for years. The new CPT codes for use include the following codes: 24357-Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (e.g., epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); percutaneous. Use this code when a surgeon performs a percutaneous tenotomy procedure on the proximal extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon at its insertion in the lateral epicondylar area.