AMA CPT® Assistant - 1996 Issue 6 (June)
Musculoskeletal, 23332, 23472 (Q&A) (June 1996)
June 1996 page 10d Coding Consultation Musculoskeletal, 23332, 23472 (Q&A) Question How is the removal of a "total shoulder" implant with replacement with a new implant coded? AMA Comment Report 23332 for removal of the implant and 23472 for the arthroplasty and insertion of a new total shoulder implant. Use the -51 modifier with code 23332 because it is the lesser of the two procedures. Musculoskeletal, 23332, 23472 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1996; June 1996 page 10d ...
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Article Overview
This premium article addresses a musculoskeletal coding consultation from CPT Assistant and discusses how a shoulder implant removal-and-replacement situation is handled in CPT-oriented guidance. It is useful for coders, billers, and auditing staff who need to understand the topic area, the codes referenced, and the type of AMA guidance presented in the Q&A format.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help readers quickly determine whether an older CPT Assistant consultation is relevant to a specific musculoskeletal coding question and identify the exact code set and modifiers discussed.
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Question
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AMA Comment
Summarizes the AMA’s response in the Q&A format and the related coding guidance discussed.
What You Will Learn
- The general musculoskeletal coding topic addressed in the consultation
- That the article is presented in a question-and-answer format
- Which CPT code set and modifier concepts are discussed
- The type of AMA guidance included in the article
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Orthopedic practice administrators
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