Wiki shoulder bursectomy ??

[BFAITHFUL]

Hello everyone this is actually my first posting here.

I have an op report that states open partial bursectomy of shoulder and exploration of rotator cuff. Does anyone know what codes to use, Im thinking 23130 for the bursectomy?

thanks!

 

[magnolia1]

I come up with CPT 23929--unlisted procedure shoulder for the bursectomy.
CPT is for acromioplasty or acromionectomy.

Karen Maloney, CPC
Data Quality Specialist

 

[bmanene]

For open bursectomy, use code 23130 or 23415 if coracoacromial ligament is released. For arthroscopy procedure, use 29826; bursectomy is included but only if another major procedure was performed since 29826 is an add on code.

 

[bmanene]

For open bursectomy, use code 23130 or 23415 if coracoacromial ligament is released. For arthroscopy procedure, use 29826; bursectomy is included but, only if another major procedure was performed since 29826 is an add on code.