adunlap23
Guru
I'm looking for advice on the correct way to bill an arthroscopic scapholunate ligament debridement with electrothermal Capsulorrhaphy performed in the same area of the wrist.
The op note documents diagnostic wrist arthroscopy with debridement of a scapholunate tear. A small amount of laxity was also noted in the area, and the decision was made to proceed with electrothermal Capsulorrhaphy. These were the only procedures performed
I understand it is generally recommended to report electrothermal Capsulorrhaphy with unlisted code-29999. In this situation, where it is performed with debridement in the same area, would I bill 29999 alone or with 29846?
I am also interested in whether others consider the electrothermal Capsulorrhaphy to be included in the arthroscopic debridement.
Any guidance, payor policy, or audit experience would be greatly appreciated.
The op note documents diagnostic wrist arthroscopy with debridement of a scapholunate tear. A small amount of laxity was also noted in the area, and the decision was made to proceed with electrothermal Capsulorrhaphy. These were the only procedures performed
I understand it is generally recommended to report electrothermal Capsulorrhaphy with unlisted code-29999. In this situation, where it is performed with debridement in the same area, would I bill 29999 alone or with 29846?
I am also interested in whether others consider the electrothermal Capsulorrhaphy to be included in the arthroscopic debridement.
Any guidance, payor policy, or audit experience would be greatly appreciated.