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Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers
Musculoskeletal System, 23700 (Q&A)
Question
Is it appropriate to report CPT code
23700, Manipulation under anesthesia, shoulder
joint, including application of fixation apparatus
(dislocation excluded), when general anesthesia
is not used?
AMA Comment
CPT code 23700 is intended to
be reported for the manipulation only when performed
under general anesthesia. The code
descriptors, which include the phrase "requiring
anesthesia" or "under anesthesia," indicate that
the work involved in that specific procedure
requires the use of general anesthesia; therefore,
it would not be appropriate to report code 23700
if general...
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This article presents a brief CPT coding consultation in the musculoskeletal surgery category. It is aimed at coding professionals who need to understand the scope of a specific reporting question and the associated AMA guidance in order to evaluate whether the full article is relevant.
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It helps coders, auditors, and compliance staff identify whether the article addresses a musculoskeletal procedure reporting issue tied to anesthesia-related CPT guidance.
Article Sections
Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers
A short AMA coding consultation format focused on a musculoskeletal surgery reporting question and the editorial response.
Question
The coding scenario posed for review in the consultation.
AMA Comment
The editorial guidance provided in response to the reported scenario.
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Whether the article is relevant to CPT reporting issues involving anesthesia-related procedure language
How the consultation format is organized
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