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Orthopedic Coding:

Learn if 29806 or 29827 Are Needed for a Remplissage Procedure

Published on Tue Nov 18, 2025

Question: The orthopedic surgeon performed arthroscopic shoulder labral repair and remplissage on the patient’s right shoulder. Below is the procedure description from the op note: Patient was placed in the lateral decubitus position ensuring all bony prominences well-padded. His neck was in neutral alignment. He was thoroughly cleansed with hydrogen peroxide and subsequently prepped and draped in normal sterile fashion. [...]
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