CPT^® 29826, Under Endoscopy/Arthroscopy Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 29826 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 repairs the shoulder blade and coracoacromial ligament to alleviate shoulder joint impingement, which causes irritation and pain.

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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="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 ]

CPT 29823 vs 29822 & 29826

29823 and 29826... [ Read More ]

CPT 29823 vs 29822 & 29826

Agree 29823, 29826... [ Read More ]

CPT 29823 vs 29822 & 29826

[QUOTE="Set_Apart, post: 512988, member: 197190"] What is the correct way to code the below op report? 29823 or 29822 with 29826? I'm thinking 29823 but am unsure. Thanks in advance! [I]POSTOPERATIVE... [ Read More ]

CPT 29823 vs 29822 & 29826 29822 29823 29826 arthroscopy shoulder shoulder arthroscopy

What is the correct way to code the below op report? 29823 or 29822 with 29826? I'm thinking 29823 but am unsure. Thanks in advance! [I]POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Left shoulder stiffness with partial-t... [ Read More ]

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