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Wiki CPT Code for Arthroscopic Distal Ulna Resection

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Question for anyone who can help me! I have an op note in which a physician has performed a wrist scope w/ debridement and repair of TFCC (29846). The physician also performed an arthroscopic distal ulna resection procedure. I have yet to find a code for the arthroscopic distal ulna resection. Is there such a code, and if so, what are the bundling issues since the physician was working in the same area and incision. PLEASE HELP!!
 
unfortunately you are stuck with adding the unlisted code 29999. It is not normal for them to resect the distal ulna while doing a TFCC repair therefore you shouldnt have to worry about any bundling issues. When using the 29999 I would reference on your claim the open code for the distal ulna resection.

hope this helps
Mary
 
Thank you so much! I thought I may have to use the unlisted but it always helps to get a second opinion.

Thanks,
Candice
 
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