Wiki codes 29822 and 29823 help

[grandmacora]

I have a question about codes 29822 and code 29823. What is the difference between the two codes? What makes the procedure done extensive? Is there a place I can read about the 2 codes? I did look in the coding companion and it did not explain the difference. Thanks for the help.

 

[magnolia1]

Review the website below, this will differentiate the 2 codes.

http://www.fos-society.com/codingcorner0705.htm

 

[nyyankees]

Shoulder

when a debriment is done in the shoulder for it to be an extensive debriment it must be performed, and documented, that it was done in 2 of the 3 billable compartments - i.e. glenohumeral joint, subacrominal space or acromioclavicular joint.

hope this helps a little bit as it can be a little confusing

 

[grandmacora]

Thanks So Much