Coding Communication: Arthroscopic Femoroplasty/Acetabuloplasty/Labral Repair (29914-29916) (September 2011)

Why This Topic Matters

Hip arthroscopy coding changes can affect code selection, claim accuracy, and differentiation between related procedures. The article provides context that helps coders, auditors, and clinical documentation teams recognize how the reported services fit within the hip arthroscopy code family and the broader CPT update discussed in the source.

Article Sections

1. Septempber 2011 pages 5-7

   Introduces the article and its publication context within CPT Assistant.

2. Coding Communication: Arthroscopic Femoroplasty/Acetabuloplasty/Labral Repair (29914-29916)

   Provides an overview of hip arthroscopy reconstructive procedures and the clinical condition discussed in relation to the CPT update.

3. Types of Impingement

   Reviews the broad clinical patterns of femoroacetabular impingement and their relationship to hip joint anatomy.

4. Clinical Example (29914)

   Presents a case example and associated procedure narrative for one of the hip arthroscopy topics covered in the article.

5. Clinical Example (29915)

   Presents a case example and associated procedure narrative for another hip arthroscopy topic covered in the article.

6. Labral Tears

   Discusses labral tear concepts and the general distinction between repair-oriented and tissue-removal-oriented approaches as presented in the article.

7. Clinical Example (29916)

   Presents a case example and associated procedure narrative for the labral repair topic covered in the article.

8. References

   Lists cited background sources and related publication references.