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    Wiki CPT 29823 vs 29822 & 29826

    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! POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Left shoulder stiffness with partial-thickness tear of the rotator cuff with grade 2 to 3 chondromalacia of the glenoid and a...
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    • 29822 29823 29826 arthroscopy shoulder shoulder arthroscopy
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    • Forum: Orthopaedics
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    Wiki CPT: Distal Coplaning with Subacromial Decompression

    "Distal Coplaning and with Subacromial Decompression" for treatment of Impingement Syndrome Summary of Procedures: Soft tissue was used to skeletonize the undersurface of the acromion 4.5 mm barrel was then used to remove 5 to 7 mm of the bone off the anterior and lateral border from the...
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    • 29822 29823 29824 29826 acromioplasty clavicle coplaning cpt shoulder
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    • Forum: Orthopaedics
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    Wiki Arthroscopic Shoulder surgery

    29822 vs 29823 Does the physician have to document "extensive" before we code 29823? Or can we bump up to 29823 if these were documented? • Removal of osteochondral and/or chondral bodies AND • Biceps tendon & rotator cuff debridement AND • Abrasion arthroplasty The more I research...
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    Wiki 29877 and 29822

    Hi i am new to orthopedic billing does anyone know if 29822 (limited debridement) is included in 29877arthroscopy shoulder for rotator cuff thank ou
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