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

Karen Maloney, CPC
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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.
 
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.
 
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