Wiki Arthroscopic AC joint repair - AAPC
2014年7月2日 · The AC joint was reduced and the fiber tape limbs were tied over the button with four alternating half-hitches. The AC joint reduction was confirmed with c arm fluoroscopy after tying the first knot and after confirmation then the second fibertape was tied. The suture limbs were cut to complete the repair.
Wiki Arthroscopic AC joint reconstruction - AAPC
2008年7月18日 · The distal end of the clavicle and AC joint was identified and the distal 5-6 mm of the clavicle excised sharply with an oscillating saw. The dorsal edge was gently beveled with a saw as well. Approximately 3.5 cm from the tip of the clavicle, a drill hole was then made to guide the offset guide to the coracoid.
Wiki Clavicle Fracture, Repair AC Ligaments - AAPC
2013年6月1日 · Need some advice on the coding of this operative note: 1. Arthroscopy right shoulder 2. Repair, acromioclavicular ligaments 3. Open Reduction, internal fixation right Clavicle Shortened summary of procedures: Posterior portal made, scope placed in glenohumeral joint; anterior portal made...
Wiki Arthroscopic Repair of AC Separation - AAPC
2012年11月12日 · AC joint reduced. Second dog bone placed superior aspect clavicle. Arthroscopic equipemtnremoved after shoulder was drained. Deep fascia closed with subcu and skin with 2-0 micro and 3-0 monocryl subcuticular sutures. When this procedure was scheduled, it was Arthroscopic Repair of AC Separation. Need som expert ortho advice, arthroscopic or ...
Wiki Arthroscopic AC Joint Reconstruction - AAPC
2017年3月13日 · Surgeon used the scope but did make an incision over the clavicle as well and used a Dog Bone fixation system which he positioned under direct visualization and fluoroscopic visual guidance at the base of the clavicle. Is this arthroscopically assisted and I must use 29999, or can I code this...
RC repair w/acromioplasty? | Medical Billing and Coding Forum
2010年8月24日 · 12. arthrotomy, shoulder, glenohumeral joint (eg, 23040, 23100, 23105, 23107) 13. deltoid reattachment to acromion 14. excision of bursa or calcium deposits (eg, 23000) 15. excision of acromioclavicular joint osteophyte(s) 16. mobilization of local tissue for rotator cuff repair 17. manipulation, shoulder (eg, 23700)
Wiki coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction w allograft - AAPC
2009年5月27日 · 1. Open reconstruction of acromioclavicular joint with allograft. 2. Left shoulder arthroscopy with coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction with allograft and Arthrex TightRope. 3. Left shoulder scope with subacromial decompression. PROCEDURE A standard posterior portal was created sharply through the skin with a scalpel. Blunt trocar and ...
Repair of Coracoclavicular Ligament is Inclusive in 23550 : You
2012年3月22日 · Answer: Since your surgeon is doing an open repair on the distal clavicular segment, you may look at 23550 (Open treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation, acute or chronic) and 23552 (Open treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation, acute or chronic; with fascial graft [includes obtaining graft]). The code 23550 is inclusive of the repair of ...
Wiki Arthroscopic Repair of AC Joint Separation - AAPC
2012年8月19日 · What is the arthroscopic code for repair pf an AC joint separation? Operative Note procedure says: Repair of AC Separation First paragraph of op note says a posterior portal was made and arthroscope placed in GH joint from posterior portal. An anterior portal made under direct vision in rotator cuff interval. It was lateral-anterior.
How to Code for Claviculectomy - AAPC
1999年11月1日 · The CPT must be supported by an appropriate diagnosis code. For example, for osteoarthritis at the AC joint, 715.31 (osteoarthrosis, localized, shoulder region) can support the claviculectomy procedure. If the procedure is unilateral, indicate it with an -LT (left side) or -RT (right side) modifier. And if it is bilateral, use the -50 modifier.