Wiki Arthroscopic subacrominal bursectomy cpt code

[DGgesell]

I need a cpt code for arthroscopic subacrominal bursectomy

 

[NaliniAAPC]

Hi,
I go with 29823.

Nalini cpc

 

[scooter1]

The correct code is 29826. According to the description from the Ingenix Coding Companion:

The arthroscope is inserted into the posterior portal, where it is driven into the subacromial space for visualization of the subacromial joint. A limited bursectomy is performed using a full radius shaver and, if necessary, the physician clears the undersurface of the antero-lateral acromion of soft tissue.

Hope this helps

 

[bmanene]

Code 29826 is correct. Bursectomy is included.

 

[JKacheline]

CPT code 29826 would NOT be appropriate for just a bursectomy. CPT 29826 is for coding a subacromial decompression that they bundle a minimal bursectomy into. For just a straight bursectomy, use debridement codes 29822 or 29823, depending on the number of areas or amount of debridement that took place.

 

[nyyankees]

CPT code 29826 would NOT be appropriate for just a bursectomy. CPT 29826 is for coding a subacromial decompression that they bundle a minimal bursectomy into. For just a straight bursectomy, use debridement codes 29822 or 29823, depending on the number of areas or amount of debridement that took place.

I agree..