Autologous Adipose-Derived Regenerative Cell Therapy for Partial- Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear (0717T, 0718T) (December 2022)

December 2022 pages 1-2 Autologous Adipose-Derived Regenerative Cell Therapy for Partial- Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear (0717T, 0718T) For the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2023 code set, several new codes have been added to the Category III section of codes, reflecting the dynamic changes in emerging technologies and the need to accurately track the performance of these services to establish trends in efficacy. This article focuses on two codes (0717T, 0718T) that were established July 1, 2022, to report autologous adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC) therapy for partial-thickness rotator cuff repair. Previously, there were no specific codes available to report...

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Article Overview

This December 2022 CPT Assistant article explains the introduction of new Category III CPT codes for autologous adipose-derived regenerative cell therapy in partial-thickness rotator cuff tear treatment. It is intended for coding professionals and clinicians who need to understand the scope of the new codes, the clinical context they address, and the associated procedural guidance discussed in the article.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers recognize a newly described regenerative cell therapy service area and understand the coding framework associated with it.

Article Sections

  1. Category III Codes

    Overview of the newly added CPT Category III services addressed in the article and their role in tracking emerging technology.

  2. Clinical Example (0717T) / Description of Procedure (0717T)

    A representative patient scenario and procedural overview related to one of the new services, including the general workflow discussed in the article.

  3. Clinical Example (0718T) / Description of Procedure (0718T)

    A representative patient scenario and procedural overview related to the second new service, including the general workflow discussed in the article.

What You Will Learn

  • The clinical setting addressed by the article
  • The purpose of the new CPT Category III code additions
  • How the article frames the related procedural scenarios
  • The general topics covered in the code guidance

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Orthopedic clinicians
  • Practice managers
  • Revenue cycle professionals

Codes Discussed


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