Wiki ORIF distal third clavicle with CC ligament repair. - AAPC
Aug 19, 2016 · Without all of the Operative Report to review, it appears that the patient had a distal third of the Clavicle fracture, and an injury to the AC Joint (how severe is uncertain, but enough to warrant open treatment by his Coracoclavicular (CC) Ligament Repair). Therefore, the CC Ligament surgical repair would be the same as for an isolated AC ...
Wiki coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction w allograft - AAPC
May 27, 2009 · So far I have 23552 and 29826 coded but not sure if the ligament surgery is bundled with the primary procedure or has it's own code. I really need some guidance on this one. Thanks in advance for your help, Paula-----PROCEDURE 1. Open reconstruction of acromioclavicular joint with allograft. 2. Left shoulder arthroscopy with coracoclavicular ...
Repair of Coracoclavicular Ligament is Inclusive in 23550 : You
Mar 22, 2012 · When you're coding for ligament disorders, palmar [...] CPT®2012 Update: Capture Radiological Supervision With Vertebroplasties: Here's How You can report the professional component for your surgeon's services.If your surgeon performs vertebroplasties, a [...] You Be the Coder: Repair of Coracoclavicular Ligament is Inclusive in 23550
Wiki Coracoclavicular Ligament Repair - AAPC
Jul 7, 2016 · The patient's coracoclavicular ligaments were found to be primarily avulsed off the coracoid although there was a stump of tissue still adherent care particularly for the more lateral coracoclavicular ligament. Sutures were placed within this remaining ligament in order to allow reapproximation in the subsequent time point.
Wiki Shoulder Ligament Reconstruction - AAPC
Feb 26, 2009 · Wouldn't this be part of the AC repair? Maybe code 23120 (Mumford Procedure) or 23550 (Weaver-Dunn). I don't see a separate code for repair of the coracoclavicular or acromioclavicular ligaments.
Wiki Coracoclavicular Ligament Repair - AAPC
Apr 3, 2017 · Wiki Coracoclavicular Ligament Repair. Thread starter kellit21; Start date Apr 3, 2017; Create Wiki K ...
Wiki Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction w/ allograft - AAPC
Aug 12, 2009 · I need clarification regarding the wording for code 23552. The code states with fascial graft (including harvesting). Does this mean using only an autograft or can it also be interrpeted as allograft. I read a different interpetation and noticed that cadaveric tendon may be used which would...
CPT® Code 23552 - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on …
Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction w/ allograft Per the Coders' Desk Reference, in 23552 the graft would have to be an autograft because the harvesting is done from a separate site on the patient.
Wiki Help with shoulder surgery for re-injury - AAPC
Jun 27, 2009 · Hello Coders, I need some help with this. Surgeon did a coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction and the patient re-injured the shoulder, deforming the shoulder. On the first surgery I used 23552 for the dislocation and ligament repair. I have posted the note for the second surgery. How would...
ICD-10 Code for Sprain of left coracohumeral (ligament), initial
ICD-10-CM Code for Sprain of left coracohumeral (ligament), initial encounter S43.412A ICD-10 code S43.412A for Sprain of left coracohumeral (ligament), initial encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .