What is included in CPT code 29824?
What is included in CPT code 29824?
Arthroscopic claviculectomy
CPT 29824 – Arthroscopic claviculectomy including distal articular surface.
What is included in CPT 29827?
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is code 29827 (Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical, with rotator cuff repair). If arthroscopic subacromial decompression with or without acromioplasty and/or coraco-acromial ligament release also is performed, code 29826-51 is appropriate.
Can CPT code 29823 and 29824 be billed together?
So in general, can 29823 be billed with 29824.. It’s not inclusive to this procedure? Yes as long as the debridment is unrelated to AC joint/area.
Can 29827 and 29823 be billed together?
Per the 2017 CMS NCCI Surgical Policy Manual code 29823 CAN be billed with 29824, 29827 & 29828 ONLY.
Does rotator cuff repair include Acromioplasty?
Acromioplasty and release of the coracoacromial ligament is often included as part of a rotator cuff repair.
Can glenoid grafting be separately reported with the shoulders?
I work with some shoulder specialists who are disagreeing about if the glenoid grafting can be separately reported with their shoulders. When doing a shoulder replacement they sometimes will do some grafting to the glenoid in order for the prosthesis to sit better.
Can the modular glenoid components be implanted without bone cement?
The modular glenoid components are intended to be implanted with bone cement in the peripheral peg holes. The Trabecular Metal™and Porous Plasma Spray posts should be inserted without bone cement.
How do you determine the size of a glenoid implant?
To determine glenoid implant size, attach the Glenoid Sizer Handle to the anterior hole of a cruciate-shaped Glenoid Sizer. The Sizers range from size 2–5.
What is the CPT code for total shoulder replacement?
CPT Codes: Common Procedures : 23472: Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder)) 23472: Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty : 23472 + 23332: Revision Total Shoulder Arthroplasty + Removal of foreign body, shoulder; complicated (eg, total shoulder) 23470
