CPT^® 29823, Under Endoscopy/Arthroscopy Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 29823 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy/Arthroscopy Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System.

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The provider examines the tissue inside the shoulder joint with an arthroscope. He inserts additional instruments and excises extensive damaged tissues in the shoulder joint caused by trauma to the shoulder.

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Modifier 51

I need help determining when to use modifier 51. I understand that it is to be used for multiple procedures, but my question is: do I [I]always[/I] have to use it for more than two procedures? An exam... [ Read More ]

shoulder surgery coding

[QUOTE="sbowery, post: 513368, member: 121981"] Thank you so much for the detailed information, it helps with clarification. We do have the AAOS books but was not aware that CMS doesn't always agree w... [ Read More ]

shoulder surgery coding

[QUOTE="amyjph, post: 513346, member: 172045"] 29823 is not correct, there were not three or more discrete structures debrided. You can't count the debridement/preparation done on the rotator cuff or ... [ Read More ]

shoulder surgery coding

CPT 29823 vs 29822 & 29826

[QUOTE="Orthocoderpgu, post: 513353, member: 29238"] Code 29826 would depend on the diagnosis (which we don't know) and the insurance involved. If impingement syndrome is listed as a diagnosis then it... [ Read More ]

CPT 29823 vs 29822 & 29826

Code 29826 would depend on the diagnosis (which we don't know) and the insurance involved. If impingement syndrome is listed as a diagnosis then it's possible to code it, but many insurance companies ... [ Read More ]

shoulder surgery coding

29823 is not correct, there were not three or more discrete structures debrided. You can't count the debridement/preparation done on the rotator cuff or biceps tendon as it is part of 29827 & 23430 or... [ Read More ]

shoulder surgery coding

Hi everyone - I am not versed in coding shoulder surgeries so I am having a very difficult time. Would someone be willing to look at the attached op report. The surgery coder used the following codes:... [ Read More ]

CPT 29823 vs 29822 & 29826

29823 and 29826... [ Read More ]

CPT 29823 vs 29822 & 29826

Agree 29823, 29826... [ Read More ]

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