AAPC - credentialing the business side of medicine

		AAPC Medical Coding & Billing Forums > Medical Coding > General Discussion
open and scoped RCR

Mark Forums Read

Reply

#1

Old

03-19-2010, 03:04 PM

kshulund

kshulund is offline

New

Join Date: Apr 2007

Location: Missoula Montana

Posts: 8

kshulund is on a distinguished road

Question

open and scoped RCR

Is it possible to code an open rotator cuff repair and a scoped one in the same surgical session?

Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
Arhtroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair of the musculotendinous junction of the
supraspinatus tendon
Arthroscopic Distal Clavicle Excision
Open Rotator Cuff repair at the greater tuberosity and in a different location, rotator cuff repair
Open Biceps Tenodesis

I am thinking that once they open to repair the rcr - I can not code for the scoped - any opinions?

Reply With Quote

Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off Forum Rules

Disclaimer: Although AAPC staff members will monitor these forums periodically, we cannot be responsible for the information posted herein, nor guarantee its accuracy. Our members may discuss various subjects related to medical coding, but none of the information should replace the independent judgment of a physician for any given health issue. Please note that the opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of AAPC.

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:45 AM.