CPT Knowledgebase - Feb 6, 2025

Would it be appropriate to report code 27006 when a right abductor tendon of the hip was treated for tendinosis via sharp cutting and removal of diseased tendon under ultrasound? With ultrasound guidance, a small incision was made and carried through the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The ultrasonic sharp cutting tool was then inserted through the incision and advanced to the level of the pathologic tendon with ultrasound imaging guidance. The ultrasonic sharp cutting tool was applied to all areas of the diseased and frayed tendon to cut away and remove the pathologic tendon. In addition to the removal of diseased or frayed tendon, the tendon was debulked. Ultrasound guidance was used throughout the procedure to confirm precise localization.

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