CPT^® 23031, Under Incision Procedures on the Shoulder

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 23031 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Shoulder.

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The provider incises and drains an infected bursa, one of several fluid–filled sacs that prevent friction in the shoulder joint, to treat the infection and relieve pain and pressure.

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Help with procedure during global

[QUOTE="arme2783, post: 171825, member: 106284"]I did not pay attention that CPT 23031 has only 10 days global. If it would be 90 days global I would still bill -57 even if E/M was the same day of sur... [ Read More ]

Help with procedure during global

[QUOTE="btadlock1, post: 171506, member: 83952"]You would use a 25 modifier if it was on the same day as the procedure. 57 would be for a visit on a date prior to the procedure, when the decision for ... [ Read More ]

Help with procedure during global

[QUOTE="amartinez1, post: 171086, member: 117118"]Patient was seen for post op check up in the office and the physician noticed an abscess on the wound she was sent to the hospital for an I&D on the s... [ Read More ]

Help with procedure during global

Patient was seen for post op check up in the office and the physician noticed an abscess on the wound she was sent to the hospital for an I&D on the same day.its my understanding that only the I&D cou... [ Read More ]

-25-57 or just -57

Thanks Lisa---I didnt even check the global days on the 23031!! duh..Thanks!!! what if it were a 90 global on the major surgery? What would you use?? (for future brain warps)... [ Read More ]

-25-57 or just -57

Ortho surgeon sees patient in consult as inpatient, does an aspiration for suspected sepsis. Later in the evening the results come back and he takes the patient to the OR for an I & D for infection. ... [ Read More ]

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