CPT^® 29824, Under Endoscopy/Arthroscopy Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 29824 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 and inserts additional instruments to remove a portion of the clavicle, or collarbone. An arthroscopic Mumford procedure relieves pain from chronic inflammatory conditions, like arthritis, impingement of the tendons, and bone spurs.

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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 debridement coding

I am struggling with Medicare on when(if) to code for debridement. I understand that you can not bill for limited debridement when any other ARTHROSCOPIC procedure is performed, but what if an OPEN pr... [ Read More ]

CPT: Distal Coplaning with Subacromial Decompression 29822 29823 29824 29826 acromioplasty clavicle coplaning cpt shoulder

[B]"Distal Coplaning and with Subacromial Decompression" [/B] [I]for treatment of[/I] [B][I]Impingement Syndrome Summary of Procedures[/I][/B]: [LIST] [*]Soft tissue was used to skeletonize the und... [ Read More ]

29823 extensive intra articular debridement

Hi, Read the CPT description of 29823 well, it was updated and now states what is required (and gives examples) to report extensive debridement. [LIST] [*]CPT 29823 — Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgic... [ Read More ]

29823

Is anyone getting paid for 29823 with 29827, 29828, or 29824? If so, are you needing to add a modifier other than 51? I have heard of modifier 59 being used, which doesn't seem right to me. I know AA... [ Read More ]

Appeals for 29823 with 29827.

It seems to me that BX is behind the times. The very source that they state "excludes" 29823 from being billed with 29827 has in reality stated that 29823 can be billed with 29824, 29827 & 29828 since... [ Read More ]

29824 - Arthroscopic distal claviculectomy

[QUOTE="mwickham, post: 489336, member: 639599"] I am needing some help with an appeal. The insurance is [B]Humana Medicare Choice PPO[/B]. I billed [COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][B]29824[/B][/COLOR] and [C... [ Read More ]

29824 - Arthroscopic distal claviculectomy

I agree with [USER=502881]@such78[/USER] . CPT 29824 is clearly documented. I'd say 29826 is iffy and could possibly just be considered limited debridement (29822) which would not be billable.... [ Read More ]

29824 - Arthroscopic distal claviculectomy

1. Your surgeon indicated there was 1cm x 1cm portion of the distal clavicle was removed, CPT 29824 describes the performance. 2. Check any documentation to support 29826 that indicated the surgeon c... [ Read More ]

29824 - Arthroscopic distal claviculectomy 29824 claviculectomy denial

I am needing some help with an appeal. The insurance is [B]Humana Medicare Choice PPO[/B]. I billed [COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][B]29824[/B][/COLOR] and [COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][B]29826[/B][/COLOR]. First... [ Read More ]

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