CPT^® 23630, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Shoulder

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 23630 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Shoulder.

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In this procedure, the provider performs an open treatment of a greater humeral tuberosity fracture. He may use internal fixation implants such as pins or screws to fix the fracture.

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Need help with CPT code for a shoulder surgery

Bottom line is that your physician "treated" a fracture. With that in mind look at 23630.... [ Read More ]

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Has anyone had this scenario before?

:eek:This IS a first for me - - - "arthroscopic SAD with percutaneous fixation of greater tuberosity fragment" Not sure if I need to look to unlisted scope (29999) or code as open ORIF Greater tuberos... [ Read More ]

Another Shoulder Question

[QUOTE="dstruve, post: 256133, member: 60309"]Dx: L Shoulder Greater Tuberosity FX Procedure: 1. Shoulder arthroscopically assisted open reduction and internal fixation of greater tuberosity. 2. L S... [ Read More ]

Another Shoulder Question

Dx: L Shoulder Greater Tuberosity FX Procedure: 1. Shoulder arthroscopically assisted open reduction and internal fixation of greater tuberosity. 2. L Shoulder Biceps Tenotomy 3. L Shoulder Arthrosc... [ Read More ]

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