Surgery: Musculoskeletal System (Q&A) (December 2016)

December 2016 page 16a Surgery: Musculoskeletal System Question: Should code 27654 , Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft, be reported for a simple repair of a chronic Achilles tear (re-tear), or should it be reported only for a reconstruction of the Achilles tendon requiring a graft? Answer: Yes, based on the code descriptor, code 27654 may be reported when performed for a secondary repair of the Achilles tendon, regardless whether a graft is used. Question: Is it appropriate to report code 29999 , Unlisted procedure, arthroscopy, for an abrasion arthroplasty of the glenoid when a debridement of a partial...

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This December 2016 CPT Assistant Q&A article reviews a small set of musculoskeletal surgery coding topics. It discusses how the publication frames coding questions involving tendon repair, shoulder arthroscopy services, and unlisted procedure reporting, and it is relevant to surgeons, coders, and billing staff working with CPT-based musculoskeletal claims.

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The article helps readers understand how CPT Assistant approaches common musculoskeletal reporting questions and where unlisted coding may be considered when no specific CPT code applies. It is useful for professionals seeking to align claim reporting with published CPT guidance for orthopedic and arthroscopic procedures.

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  • How CPT Assistant addresses selected musculoskeletal surgery coding questions
  • The types of procedure-reporting topics covered in the December 2016 Q&A
  • How unlisted procedure reporting is discussed in relation to musculoskeletal services
  • Which general musculoskeletal areas are addressed in the article

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  • Medical coders
  • Orthopedic and sports medicine billing staff
  • Surgeons
  • Compliance and revenue cycle professionals

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