2000年7月1日 · An open chronic rotator cuff repair, by definition, includes an acromioplasty so only code 23420 (reconstruction of complete shoulder [rotator] cuff avulsion, chronic [includes acromioplasty]) can be submitted for these procedures. Filler pointed out, as did several readers, that code 23140 was the wrong code to use for the procedure.

2020年12月9日 · My doctor did a shoulder arthroscopy with subacromial decompression, acromioplasty, Mumford distal clavicle resection, and mini-open rotator cuff repair. I coded 23412-RT, 29824-51-RT, and 29826-XU-RT.

2011年8月3日 · Is this enough documented to be billed for a mini-open rotator cuff repair: “…lateral portal extended 1 cm proximal and distal and an anchor is placed at a good dead man's angle at the articular margin. With traction stitches placed through this rotator cuff tear, stitches are driven with...

2000年6月1日 · My physician wants to use the unlisted code for the clavicle resection (29909), 29826 for the decompression and also an open rotator cuff repair such as 23412. I do not believe all these codes are justified when they are all bundled when an open rotator cuff is performed. Donna Bal Midwest Orthopedic Surgery and Surgery Center Joplin, Mo.

2018年12月14日 · I am looking for somewhat of the same answer to question above. I have a surgeon who is wanting to code both the arthroscopy and mini-open rotator cuff repair and left shoulder arthroscopy with limited debridement. Are both of these procedures coded together, 23412 and 29822

In this procedure, the provider performs an open surgical repair of an acute tear of the rotator cuff in the shoulder. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that stabilizes the shoulder joint. For clinical responsibility, terminology, tips and additional info start codify free trial.

2019年12月4日 · Example: The surgeon begins a rotator cuff repair arthroscopically but converts to an open approach to finish. Report only the appropriate “open” CPT® code (23410 Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; acute or 23412 Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic). You may report 23410 ...

2017年7月1日 · If done with an open rotator cuff repair (23410/23412), many payers do not allow separate reimbursement for acromioplasty, regardless of approach with an open or mini-open rotator cuff repair. Check payer policy (and get something in writing) before billing acromioplasty as a debridement code. Codes 29827 and 29828

2019年3月19日 · The technique your provider is using is referred to sometimes as a "mini open". I agree with your codes and would not code the subscapularis tendon repair separately as the subscapularis tendon is part of the rotator cuff. The repair is considered an inclusive component of the procedure. Hope this helps~ M.Hannus, CPC, CPMA, CRC

2012年1月11日 · In an ASC setting, if the Dr performs arthroscopic glenohumeral debridement, acromioplast, distal clavicular resection and mini open rotator cuff repair, should I be adding DX code V64.43 to indicate arthroscopic procedure converted to open? Or does this not apply in this situation? Thanks!