sibylle
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Hello,
This is from the OP report
A posterior glenohumeral arthroscopy portal was established. The hyaline cartilages had minimal chondrosis. The biceps tendon had been ruptured. The subscapularis had tendinosis with minimal fraying in the superior third. The labrum had some mild degenerative tearing. The rotator cuff tear was apparent. The cuff tear was retracted almost to the glenoid rim on this inspection. As such, the scope was removed and a direct repair was attempted first. I decided not to do an arthroscopic decompression for fear that the cuff may not be repairable and did not want to destablize the coracoacromial ligament. The portals were closed with simple inverted 4-0 Monocryl sutures.
He then proceeds with a new incision over the lateral acromion for the rotator cuff reconstruction .
I believe, that 29805 is inclusive to the 23420. However, I haven't been able to find anything to support this. Before I approach the physician can anyone please tell me if I am correct in my assumption, and point me in the direction of supporting documentation.
I appreciate any help and thank you in advance for your time
Sibylle
This is from the OP report
A posterior glenohumeral arthroscopy portal was established. The hyaline cartilages had minimal chondrosis. The biceps tendon had been ruptured. The subscapularis had tendinosis with minimal fraying in the superior third. The labrum had some mild degenerative tearing. The rotator cuff tear was apparent. The cuff tear was retracted almost to the glenoid rim on this inspection. As such, the scope was removed and a direct repair was attempted first. I decided not to do an arthroscopic decompression for fear that the cuff may not be repairable and did not want to destablize the coracoacromial ligament. The portals were closed with simple inverted 4-0 Monocryl sutures.
He then proceeds with a new incision over the lateral acromion for the rotator cuff reconstruction .
I believe, that 29805 is inclusive to the 23420. However, I haven't been able to find anything to support this. Before I approach the physician can anyone please tell me if I am correct in my assumption, and point me in the direction of supporting documentation.
I appreciate any help and thank you in advance for your time
Sibylle
