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CPT® 29827, Under Endoscopy/Arthroscopy Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 29827 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. She inserts additional instruments to repair a torn rotator cuff, the grouping of muscles and tendons that surround and support the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff tears frequently result from sports injuries and repetitive overhead motion of the arm, causing pain and limitation of movement.

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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
[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
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 ]
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 ]
Remplissage Procedure
Looking for anyone who is familiar with the coding of this procedure. We have tried different codes. We do use unlisted code 29999. Some articles I have read state to use CPT code 29827. Others st... [ Read More ]
Extensive debridement CPT 29823
If you search the forums here there are a lot of discussions about this. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/29823-vs-29822.178020/?view=date#post-505424[/URL] You can't separate... [ Read More ]
29823 vs 29822
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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 ]
Prior authorization
I work for an orthopedic office. We prior authorize the surgeries though turning point. We are having a hard time getting the G0289 and 29823 approved. It is mostly for Medicare plus blue. I know the ... [ Read More ]
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