Wiki 29806 twice???

[raemitch78]

Procedure performed:
1. Arthroscopic anterior Bankart Repair w/ Capsulorrhaphy
2. Arthroscopic posterior labral repair w/ capsulorrhaphy
3. Arthroscopic removal multiple loose bodies, glenohumeral joint
4. Arthroscopic limited debridement for partial rotator cuff tear

Doc wants to charge:
29806 (anterior)
29806 (posterior)
29819
29822

Can this code be charged twice at one time?

 

[JMeggett]

CPT code 29806 would be reported only once. It is inappropriate to report this code twice as just one capsule is being repaired – however if a patient with an anterior-inferior capsular defect resulting in instability, and the surgeon performs the capsulorrhapy during which a SLAP 2 lesion is encountered then you could code 29806 and 29807-59. This information is from a AAOS August 2003 bulletin and discussed again in April 2004.

Jenna

 

[raemitch78]

Thanks so much!!!