Wiki Biceps tenodesis and shoulder arthroplasty

[MSJM]

Is it acceptable to code CPT 23430-59 (tenodesis of long tendon of biceps) with CPT 23472 (total shoulder arthroplasy) when billing Medicare?

Thanks,
MSJM

 

[MTERREL]

per cci guidelines - code 23430 is considered content to code 23472 -