CPT^® 23020, Under Incision Procedures on the Shoulder

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 23020 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Shoulder.

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The provider releases a contracture involving the joint capsule in the shoulder to improve range of motion in a stiff or frozen shoulder.

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Shoulder coding-looking for reassurance

[QUOTE="skorkfranks, post: 284962, member: 34469"]OP note states that an arthrscopic RCR (29827) and SAD(29826+) were performed followed by an open bicep tenodesis (23430). The OP note also states tha... [ Read More ]

Shoulder coding-looking for reassurance

OP note states that an arthrscopic RCR (29827) and SAD(29826+) were performed followed by an open bicep tenodesis (23430). The OP note also states that an open capsular release was performed. I would ... [ Read More ]

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