See Biceps Tenotomy, RC Repair Bundling Rules Example: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair of the left shoulder with an arthroscopic biceps tenotomy. Before diving into the coding of the rotator cuff …

Jun 6, 2009 · Most coders report the unlisted-procedure code 29999 (Unlisted procedure, arthroscopy) for this procedure and use 23440 (Resection or transplantation of long tendon of biceps) as a …

Apr 18, 2017 · Does the biceps tenotomy, and labral debridement and subacromial bursectomy = an extensive debridement? Our surgeon is indicating in his procedure statement that shoulder …

Feb 8, 2016 · I am having a problem coming up with the right code for a biceps tenotomy. PROCEDURE PERFORMED: 1. Diagnostic and surgical arthroscopy left shoulder with arthroscopic rotator cuff …

Jul 1, 2017 · Code 29828 Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis represents an arthroscopic biceps tenodesis. A mini-open biceps tenodesis should be coded as open with 23430 Tenodesis of …

Dec 5, 2018 · The biceps tenotomy was performed for a biceps rupture and not for debridement or part of the rotator cuff repair. Based on this operative report, is the arthroscopic biceps tenotomy inherent …

Oct 14, 2012 · Similarly, if the biceps tenotomy was done arthroscopically, you will consider this inclusive in debridement and report codes 29823 (Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, …

Feb 11, 2019 · I know that Arthroscopic Biceps Tenotomy is coded as CPT 29822 (limited debridement). The surgeon also performed Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair, AC joint resection and Subacromial …

Jul 1, 2015 · Your suspicion that the bicep tenotomy is a bundled procedure is correct. Specifically, the tenotomy is bundled to the debridement (29823). CPT® Assistant, September 2012 advises: …

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 23405 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction …