Revision Arthroplasty (February 2013)

February 2013 pages 11-12 Revision Arthroplasty As a result of the Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC) Relativity Assessment Workgroup's (RAW) (formerly the Five-Year Review Identification Workgroup) analyses of codes, a need for additional codes to provide greater clarity for reporting the removal and replacement of an artificial implant was identified. Therefore, for the CPT 2013 code set, new codes were established to report the revision of total shoulder and elbow arthroplasties. This article provides an overview of the newly established codes and their intended applications. Revision of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (23473, 23474) To provide a greater level of...

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Article Overview

This CPT Assistant article reviews updates for revision arthroplasty reporting in the 2013 CPT code set. It focuses on newly established codes for total shoulder and total elbow arthroplasty revisions, the broader context for why they were added, and the accompanying instructional notes and examples used to clarify the scope of the changes. The article is relevant to coders, billers, and orthopedic practices that report joint arthroplasty procedures.

Why This Topic Matters

Revision arthroplasty reporting can change when new CPT codes and instructional notes are introduced. Understanding the article helps practices align orthopedic coding workflows with the updated CPT 2013 structure for shoulder and elbow replacement revisions.

Article Sections

  1. February 2013 pages 11-12

    Introductory publication information and the article’s overall focus on revision arthroplasty coding updates.

  2. Revision of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (23473, 23474)

    Discussion of the new shoulder revision procedure codes, the context for their creation, and related instructional notes. The section also includes associated clinical examples and procedure narratives.

  3. Revision of Total Elbow Arthroplasty (24370, 24371)

    Discussion of the new elbow revision procedure codes, the context for their creation, and related instructional notes. The section also includes associated clinical examples and procedure narratives.

  4. Frequently Asked Questions

    A brief Q&A addressing general reporting questions tied to implant removal and revision arthroplasty procedures.

What You Will Learn

  • The general reason new revision arthroplasty codes were introduced in CPT 2013.
  • How the article is organized around shoulder and elbow revision arthroplasty guidance.
  • What types of instructional notes and examples accompany the code updates.
  • The kinds of reporting questions that commonly arise with revision arthroplasty procedures.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Orthopedic billers
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Orthopedic practice administrators
  • Clinical documentation staff

Codes Discussed


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