OPERATION PERFORMED:
1. Right revision shoulder arthroplasty with removal of hardware.
2. Right shoulder extensive debridement with intraoperative cultures.
3. Right shoulder implantation of cement spacer for possible two-stage revision.
Billing to BCBS, prosthesis was removed from shoulder and a spacer implanted for a later staged revision. New procedure for me, doctor wants to bill a 23474. Any help I can get would be appreciated!!
1. Right revision shoulder arthroplasty with removal of hardware.
2. Right shoulder extensive debridement with intraoperative cultures.
3. Right shoulder implantation of cement spacer for possible two-stage revision.
Billing to BCBS, prosthesis was removed from shoulder and a spacer implanted for a later staged revision. New procedure for me, doctor wants to bill a 23474. Any help I can get would be appreciated!!