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CPT® 29806, Under Endoscopy/Arthroscopy Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 29806 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy/Arthroscopy Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System.

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The provider examines the tissue inside the shoulder joint with an arthroscope. He inserts additional instruments to repair any tears found in the joint capsule. Tearing of the joint capsule can be caused by falling on an outstretched arm, a twisting injury, or a forceful blow to the shoulder area, and lead to dislocation of the shoulder.

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Remplissage Procedure
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Looking for anyone who is familiar with the coding of this procedure. We have tried different codes. We do use unlisted code 29999. Some articles I have read state to use CPT code 29827. Others st... [ Read More ]
Help...Modified Bristow ortho
He wrote 29806 but that's not correct... Modified Bristow: The patient was brought in the operating room and placed supine on a Tenet beach chair with a Spider arm holder. The right upper extremity ... [ Read More ]
Does anyone bill a SLAP tear repair, 29807, with a Bankart repair, 29806, and get paid?
[QUOTE="fredcpc, post: 493068, member: 6928"] Does anyone bill a SLAP tear repair, 29807, with a Bankart repair, 29806, and get paid? I get only denials. [/QUOTE] Since these codes are bundled you sh... [ Read More ]
Does anyone bill a SLAP tear repair, 29807, with a Bankart repair, 29806, and get paid?
Does anyone bill a SLAP tear repair, 29807, with a Bankart repair, 29806, and get paid? I get only denials.... [ Read More ]
CODING CAPSULORRAPHY
Hello We have a claim that we are billing to UHC with procedure code 29806. The documentation is brief and to the point. It is as follows: Findings: Small reverse Hill-Sachs lesion and torn posterior... [ Read More ]
BILLING CAPSULORRAPHY
Hello We have a claim that we are billing to UHC with procedure code 29806. The documentation is brief and to the point. It is as follows: Findings: Small reverse Hill-Sachs lesion and torn poster... [ Read More ]
Denied CPT code
None of the procedures you have listed would be reported with 29806. Not sure why this code was chosen.... [ Read More ]
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