Surgery/Musculoskeletal System (May 2009)

May 2009 page 8a Surgery: Musculoskeletal System, 23700 (Q&A) Question: Is it appropriate to report CPT code 23700 for manipulation of the shoulder joint under anesthesia if a fixation apparatus is not utilized? Answer: Yes. Utilization of a fixation apparatus is not required in order to report CPT code 23700, Manipulation under anesthesia, shoulder joint, including application of fixation apparatus (dislocation excluded). Surgery: Musculoskeletal System, 23700 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 2009; May 2009 page 8a ...

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Article Overview

This short CPT Assistant article addresses a musculoskeletal coding question focused on shoulder procedures and reporting considerations for manipulation under anesthesia. It is relevant to coders, auditors, and billing staff who work with CPT musculoskeletal surgery guidance and want to understand the scope of the article before reviewing the full text.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers quickly determine whether the article contains the specific CPT guidance they need for musculoskeletal surgery coding review and reference.

Article Sections

  1. May 2009 page 8a

    A brief question-and-answer discussion within the musculoskeletal surgery section of CPT Assistant for May 2009.

What You Will Learn

  • The general topic of the coding question addressed in the article.
  • How the article is organized as a CPT Assistant Q&A item.
  • Whether the article contains musculoskeletal surgery guidance relevant to shoulder manipulation under anesthesia.
  • intended_audiences":["Medical coders","Coding auditors","Billing staff","Compliance staff","Physician office staff"],

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance staff
  • Physician office staff

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