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Wiki 29807 SLAP tear

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Hi, when looking at the clock positions of SLAP tear repairs (Superior Labrum Anterior Posterior) do you need to suture both anterior and posterior areas in order to code 29807? An area in the 9-12 o'clock AND an area in the 12-3 o'clock, or as long as in in any part of the 9-3 o'clock is ok? Thank you!
 
vanmarin said:
Hi, when looking at the clock positions of SLAP tear repairs (Superior Labrum Anterior Posterior) do you need to suture both anterior and posterior areas in order to code 29807? An area in the 9-12 o'clock AND an area in the 12-3 o'clock, or as long as in in any part of the 9-3 o'clock is ok? Thank you
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As long as the repair is done in the top portion of the labrum, 29807 is supported.

For example, “The labral tear was repaired with sutures placed at 10 o’clock and 1 o’clock.” This documentation indicates the surgeon worked on the upper half of the labrum, which supports 29807.
 
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