Procedures INCLUDED in the global service package for CPT code '29834 - Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; with removal of loose/foreign body' are:
-Articular shaving/debridement/limited synovectomy incidental to procedure
-Small skin incision to assist removal
-Diagnostic elbow arthroscopy
Procedures EXCLUDED from the global service package are:
-Complicated wound closure
-Supplies and medication
References: Complete Global Service Data
Procedures INCLUDED in the global service package for CPT code '29835 - Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; synovectomy, partial' are:
-Articular shaving/debridement/limited synovectomy incidental to procedure
-Synovectomy of one compartment
-Diagnostic elbow arthroscopy
Procedures EXCLUDED from the global service package are:
-Complicated wound closure
-Removal of loose/foreign body through a separate incision
-Supplies and medication
Reference: Complete Global Service Data for Orthopaedic Surgery, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons