Shrina
Networker
What is the correct Dx that goes with a reverse shoulder arthroplasty? Some hardware was removed. The doc wrote Reverse shoulder and removal shoulder implant as Dx. I am very confused.
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Wiki Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty dx code please help.
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nyyankees
True Blue
What is the correct Dx that goes with a reverse shoulder arthroplasty? Some hardware was removed. The doc wrote Reverse shoulder and removal shoulder implant as Dx. I am very confused.
look at 996.xx series
scooter1
Expert
I agree with the 996.xx series. It covers just about any reason for the procedure