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Wiki Differences in Tenodesis, Repair, Reinsertion of Biceps Tendon

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Can anyone explain the difference between: Tenodesis of biceps tendon (24340), repair (24341) and reinsertion (24342).

We have researched and researched in our office, and cannot determine what distinguishes these three codes.

Thank you!
 
24340: Tenodesis is the suturing of the end of a tendon to a bone; and this code is specifying the suturing of the biceps tendon at the elbow. (separate procedure)

24341: Is a broader code- the repair of a tendon OR muscle (excluding the rotator cuff)

24342: Specifies the reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon.

As I am understanding it, the difference between the codes is what is being repaired, and not so much how it is being repaired. The first being the repair of the biceps tendon; the second, any tendon or muscle to upper arm or elbow; and the third, repair of specified ruptured tendon.

I hope this is helpful to you and answered your question!:)
 
pheeprice said:
Can anyone explain the difference between: Tenodesis of biceps tendon (24340), repair (24341) and reinsertion (24342).

We have researched and researched in our office, and cannot determine what distinguishes these three codes.

Thank you!
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I report the 24341-42 for a distal biceps repair and 23430 for proximal repair.
 
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