rogersa1994
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Hello!
I am reaching out to ask some questions regarding 29823. In an effort to explain to my providers the use of 29823, I want to make sure my understanding is accurate.
If my provider is performing 29827 (arthroscopic; rtc repair), and if all four tendons make up the rotator cuff, would it be fair to make the following interpretation?
Any debridement of the rotator cuff (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, or subscapularis tendons) is inclusive to 29827 and therefore cannot be "counted" when considering structures debrided for 29823.
Any insight is greatly appreciated!!
I am reaching out to ask some questions regarding 29823. In an effort to explain to my providers the use of 29823, I want to make sure my understanding is accurate.
- 29823 (Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies]))
If my provider is performing 29827 (arthroscopic; rtc repair), and if all four tendons make up the rotator cuff, would it be fair to make the following interpretation?
Any debridement of the rotator cuff (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, or subscapularis tendons) is inclusive to 29827 and therefore cannot be "counted" when considering structures debrided for 29823.
Any insight is greatly appreciated!!