Wiki need help with difference between 29916/29862

[caitlin.ski2011@gmail.com]

I have a provider who did a labral repair- debridement and capsulotomy then fixed the tear with sutures an 2 pushlock anchors.

both CPTS cover debridement and sutures, 29862 is the only one mentioning anchors. Is there an easier way to distinguish between the two CPTs?

Thanks

 

[LisaAlonso23]

29916 is a labral repair that includes debridement according to EncoderPro.

 

[amyjph]

If you read the CPT description/definition of each you should be able to see the difference.

29862 is not a repair.
29916 is a repair and includes chondroplasty, synovectomy, and acetabuloplasty.