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Coding Acromionectomy With Ligament Release
Published on Wed Dec 06, 2023
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon performed a level-four office evaluation and management (E/M) service for an established patient with post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the right shoulder. Then, they performed acromionectomy with a coracoacromial ligament release. How should I code this encounter, and what is acromionectomy? Missouri Subscriber Answer: On this claim, you should report: 23130 (Acromioplasty or acromionectomy, partial, with or [...]