Jul 2, 2014 · 2. Arthroscopic AC joint repair/reconstruction Implants: Arthrex Dog Bone Device Indications for Operation Patient presented after he was thrown from his ATV 10 days ago. Xrays demonstrated a type 5 AC separation. The patient chose to proceed with the aforementioned procedures. At no time were any guarantees implied or stated.

Jul 18, 2008 · 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.

Mar 13, 2017 · 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...

Aug 19, 2012 · 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.

May 27, 2009 · over the AC joint. I took a hemostat through the old AC ligament and fascia out the lateral side pulling this through the tissue, reconstructing the acromioclavicular ligament superiorly and posteriorly. The graft was tied on itself and then with the graft looped on itself and tied with a #2-FiberWire. Now the ends of the graft were cut.

Mar 1, 2016 · Type III is either a debridement under 29822 or a SLAP repair under 29807 Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; repair of SLAP lesion. Base your coding on the documentation. If the provider documents a type III repair, report 29807. If debridement is documented, report 29822. Type II and IV are coded 29807. Documentation must be specific to the type ...

Dec 4, 2019 · When an arthroscopic repair of a superior labrum anterior and posterior (SLAP) lesion is performed with debridement of the labrum and biceps tendon on the same shoulder, however, you may only report CPT® 29807 Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; repair of SLAP lesion. Per NCCI guidelines, the debridement (29823) is considered included in the ...

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 decompression & acromioplasty. I know that with the limited debridement, it can't be coded separately per the NCCI...

ORIF distal third clavicle with CC ligament repair. Without all of the Operative Report to review, it appears that the patient had a distal third of the Clavicle fracture, [U]and[/U] an injury to the AC Joint (how severe is uncertain, but enough to war...

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