CPT^® 29835, Under Endoscopy/Arthroscopy Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 29835 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 elbow joint with an arthroscope to inspect and repair the membrane between the bony surfaces and the joint capsule. She inserts instruments and excises a portion of synovial tissue that has become inflamed, causing the patient pain and limitation of motion.

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Arthroscopy of the elbow

Hi Diane, I am new at this, so I am just going to give you some ideas based on what I have read. Chondroplasty is often referred to as debridement in many of the op reports I have read. There are two ... [ Read More ]

Coding a elbow surgery

Yes sorry it should have been 29835. Ok its not usually reported. Thanks for the information... [ Read More ]

Coding a elbow surgery

Why would you choose 29836 (Complete Synovectomy) when only a "Mild" synovectomy was performed? Seems that 29835 would be more appropriate. Generally speaking, synovectomy is usually not reported when... [ Read More ]

Arthroscopy of elbow

I use a coding software (3M) and this is the information that it gives me: [QUOTE]Procedures INCLUDED in the global service package for CPT code '29834 - Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; with removal of... [ Read More ]

Arthroscopy of elbow

[QUOTE="Orthocoderpgu, post: 425078, member: 29238"]Since these codes don't hit an NCCI edit and AAOS allows both, your probably looking at a contract issue with the insurance which the previous coder... [ Read More ]

Arthroscopy of elbow

I'm not showing any NCCI edits for bundling with just those two CPT's (29834 & 29835) and modifier -59 is not needed. Is this a denial from one of your payers? If so, are you contracted with this paye... [ Read More ]

Does 29835 include removal of loose body?

29835 is an indented code after 29834. The main term is 29834 that's where the definition of the procedure starts. 29835 has the rest of the procedure.... [ Read More ]

Does 29835 include removal of loose body?

29834 is included with 29835.... [ Read More ]

Does 29835 include removal of loose body?

We have billed 29835, 29834 and 24105 (3 different dx). Dr removed 2 loose bodies, one during the arthroscopy w/partial synovectomy, another during the open bursectomy, both measuring 1 x 1 cm. We ar... [ Read More ]

Arthroscopic Olcecranon Bursectomy

Unlisted arthroscopic procedure with 24105 as the comparable code seems the better way too go. 29837 and 29835 are not for bursa excisions... [ Read More ]

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