Bella Cullen
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What code would you use for pectoralis tendon repair?
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Wiki Surgery Help!!! - pectoralis tendon
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Treetoad
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More information would be needed in order to decide.
Jamie Dezenzo
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Per Ortho Alert 2008, Vol 11, #4
Question: Which CPT code should I report for a torn pectoralis major muscle repair?
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Answer: Although many coders use an unlisted musculoskeletal surgery code, you have a more specific option: 24341 (Repair, tendon or muscle, upper arm or elbow, each tendon or muscle, primary or secondary [excludes rotator cuff]).
Experts recommend 24341 because the pectoralis major attaches to the humerus.
Question: Which CPT code should I report for a torn pectoralis major muscle repair?
South Dakota Subscriber
Answer: Although many coders use an unlisted musculoskeletal surgery code, you have a more specific option: 24341 (Repair, tendon or muscle, upper arm or elbow, each tendon or muscle, primary or secondary [excludes rotator cuff]).
Experts recommend 24341 because the pectoralis major attaches to the humerus.
Bella Cullen
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Thanks so much. That is the code I ended up going with, but was unsure about it. Thanks.