Wiki Thermal Shrinkage to the wrist

[KristieStokesCPC]

Is there a code for thermal shrinkage done arthroscopically? Patient has a left wrist ligament injury, physician performed wrist arthroscopy w/synovitis debridement and thermal shrinkage of the extrinsic ligaments. An incision was not made to warrent 25320. Please help!...

Thanks

 

[cynthiag14]

I know this is a very old post. I was wondering if you recall finding out what CPT was used for thermal shrinkage done arthroscopically? Thank you!

 

[KristieStokesCPC]

I know this is a very old post. I was wondering if you recall finding out what CPT was used for thermal shrinkage done arthroscopically? Thank you!

I'm sorry, I do not remember. I no longer code for that company.

 

[xXxPARAGONxXx]

Is there a code for thermal shrinkage done arthroscopically? Patient has a left wrist ligament injury, physician performed wrist arthroscopy w/synovitis debridement and thermal shrinkage of the extrinsic ligaments. An incision was not made to warrent 25320. Please help!...

Thanks

CPT 29999

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/article.aspx?articleId=53435