Wiki Hemiarthroplasty shoulder

[seslinger]

Can you do a hemiarthroplasty shoulder 23470 for a fracture /dislocation proximal humerus diagnosis? Or I was thinking the 23630.

Any thoughts?
Sheila, CPC

 

[scooter1]

if he does a prosthetic replacement for the fracture, take a look at 23616

 

[nyyankees]

if he does a prosthetic replacement for the fracture, take a look at 23616

yes...this is something they will look for in audits.