cwilson3333
Expert
Need some coding advice on this surgery
Dx: Partial Rotator Cuff Tear, Left Shoulder
Adhesive Capsulitis
Procedures Performed
Arthroscopy, Capsular Release
Decompression
Drilling Greater Tuberosity
These are the codes I have selected for the first 2 procedures
CPT 29825 for the capsular release
CPT 29826 for the decompression
I am unsure of the code to use for the Drilling of the Greater Tuberosity
I will quote from the portion of the operative note regarding this...."Four drill holes were made in the greater tuberosity. Four were just lateral to the insertion of the greater tuberosity and one was at the insertion where there was a small partial thickness tear. The drilling was done with the 0.0625 K-wire. Shoulder was drained. Portals were closed ........
Not sure if this procedure should be included in the 29826
Thanks for any and all help,
CW
Dx: Partial Rotator Cuff Tear, Left Shoulder
Adhesive Capsulitis
Procedures Performed
Arthroscopy, Capsular Release
Decompression
Drilling Greater Tuberosity
These are the codes I have selected for the first 2 procedures
CPT 29825 for the capsular release
CPT 29826 for the decompression
I am unsure of the code to use for the Drilling of the Greater Tuberosity
I will quote from the portion of the operative note regarding this...."Four drill holes were made in the greater tuberosity. Four were just lateral to the insertion of the greater tuberosity and one was at the insertion where there was a small partial thickness tear. The drilling was done with the 0.0625 K-wire. Shoulder was drained. Portals were closed ........
Not sure if this procedure should be included in the 29826
Thanks for any and all help,
CW