Does 29827 include debridement?

Does 29827 include debridement?

Coding Debridement Example: When an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with debridement of the biceps tendon and debridement of the labrum is performed, you may report 29827 and 29823 because the bundling edit is removed from this code combination.

Can 29824 and 29827 be billed together?

There are no existing National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits in place for these code pairs which would preclude one from reporting these codes together. The AAOS Global Service Data Guide for Orthopaedic Surgery (GSD) states specifically that codes 29824, 29826, and 29827 are separately reportable.

Can 29827 and 23430 be billed together?

For Medicare patients — and any other patients covered under federally-funded healthcare programs, such as Medicaid, federal BlueCross® BlueShield®, CHAMPVA, TRICARE®, and any other healthcare program provided to federal employees — code combinations 29806/29827 and 23472/23430 will be denied.

What is Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps?

What is the biceps tenodesis procedure? The biceps tenodesis procedure treats shoulder and biceps muscle pain and weakness that happens when you tear your long head biceps tendon. This tendon is located at the top of your bicep muscle. It’s connected to your labrum, which is cartilage that lines your shoulder socket.

Is biceps tenodesis part of a total shoulder arthroplasty?

Total shoulder arthroplasty is becoming increasingly common. A biceps tenodesis or tenotomy has become a routine part of the operation. There are several advantages to a tenodesis or tenotomy.

What is the difference between biceps tenodesis and biceps tenotomy?

Biceps tenodesis involves cutting the biceps tendon off the labrum, which is the pad of cartilage inside the glenoid, and reattaching it to the humerus (upper arm bone). Biceps tenotomy means cutting off one tendon and not reattaching it, allowing it to heal to the humerus over a few weeks.

Can a torn rotator cuff be repaired with arthroscopic surgery?

Surgical techniques that may be used to repair a tear of the rotator cuff include arthroscopy, open surgery, or a combination of both. The goal of rotator cuff repair surgery is to help restore the function and flexibility of the shoulder and to relieve the pain that can’t be controlled by other treatments.