Wiki open reduction + biceps tenodesis

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The doc did an open reduction with internal fixation of a humeral surgical neck and tuberosity fracture. He also did an open biceps tenodesis. What diagnosis should be used for the tenodesis? I believe that it was done because the doc had to release the biceps tendon from the superior labrum. Can I use 23615 and 23430-51?

 

[nyyankees]

The doc did an open reduction with internal fixation of a humeral surgical neck and tuberosity fracture. He also did an open biceps tenodesis. What diagnosis should be used for the tenodesis? I believe that it was done because the doc had to release the biceps tendon from the superior labrum. Can I use 23615 and 23430-51?

If suture of biceps tendon was performed to 'close' the access path for the ORIF then you can't report. If there was a torn biceps that needed repairing beforehand then I would report both codes.