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.

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Carpal tunnel release surgery is correctly coded as 64721 for the surgical procedure, and the modifier -RT indicates that the surgery was performed on the right side. G56.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for carpal tunnel syndrome affecting the right upper limb, which matches the patient's diagnosis. The other codes and diagnoses in the options are not relevant to the described procedure and condition.

Carpal Tunnel Release Was Performed for a Patient with Carpal