AMA CPT® Assistant - 2008 Issue 3 (March)

Surgery: Musculoskeletal System (March 2008)

March 2008 page 14c Surgery: Musculoskeletal System, 29827 (Q&A) Question: During an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (29827), the surgeon made an additional incision or portal site for the purpose of repairing the subscapularis tendon. How should this be reported? Answer: The additional incision or portal site is not reported separately. The additional portal access for the repair of the subscapularis tendon is considered an inclusive component of code 29827, Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair. Code 29827 represents the repair of one, two, or three tendons. The number of portals made does not alter the use of...

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