bmeech
Networker
I know there is a alot of questions regarding this procedure, which is why I seem to be so confused.
Just because the Dr states in the "Procedures Performed" that a Biceps tentomy was performed, does not mean we automatically code a 29999,
In this case: "Diagnositc genohumeral arthroscopy with a posterior scope portal and anterior instrument portal, patient has High Grade fraying of Biceps and some Minor damage to the labrum, We performed a biceps tentomy and debrided the labrum"....scope removed and Dr performs a 23412 & 29826, 29824.
My question is: would I code a 29999, from this description of work, AND the 29822 due to the area of the labrum was also debrided, ...but the 29822 is bundled with 29826.
So, only bill 23412, 29826 & 29824
Please Help me understand this, or maybe the Dr just needs to be more detailed, then just stating "Biceps Tenotomy was performed"?
Brenda M, CPC
Just because the Dr states in the "Procedures Performed" that a Biceps tentomy was performed, does not mean we automatically code a 29999,
In this case: "Diagnositc genohumeral arthroscopy with a posterior scope portal and anterior instrument portal, patient has High Grade fraying of Biceps and some Minor damage to the labrum, We performed a biceps tentomy and debrided the labrum"....scope removed and Dr performs a 23412 & 29826, 29824.
My question is: would I code a 29999, from this description of work, AND the 29822 due to the area of the labrum was also debrided, ...but the 29822 is bundled with 29826.
So, only bill 23412, 29826 & 29824
Please Help me understand this, or maybe the Dr just needs to be more detailed, then just stating "Biceps Tenotomy was performed"?
Brenda M, CPC