Wiki 29823 with 29824

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29823 arthroscopy shoulder surgical with debridement extensive : is bundling with 29824 (mumford) I have used a modifier 59 and operative does support the debridement , however my denials are still upheld , I donot see any edits that say that its inclusive

 

[shecodes]

This is dependant of carrier, but for those who follow NCCI edits, the shoulder is a single anatomical site and it is never appropriate to unbundle (use modifier 59) unless the procedures are performed on contralateral shoulders.