Multiple Choice
Carpal tunnel release was performed for a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome. She had been experiencing chronic and worsening pain in the right hand and had previously tried a series of injections that did not relieve the problem. An EMG showed compression of the median nerve, so she opted for surgery which was performed today. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.
A) 25020, G56.01
B) 20526, 64721-RT, G56.01, M79.641
C) 20526, 64719, M79.641
D) 64721-RT, G56.01
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