tci Part B Insider - 2018 Issue 6

Part B Coding Coach: Boost Your Shoulder Arthroscopy Savvy with These Coding Alternatives

Tip: Clarify whether the procedure is diagnostic or surgical to avoid confusion. Orthopedists assist patients with shoulder issues day in and day out, and the problem often requires a shoulder arthroscopy. Once you identify the procedure as an arthroscopy, however, your coding choices expand rather than contract. The lowdown: There are more than a dozen shoulder arthroscopy codes: one for diagnostic services, and the others for various surgical techniques to treat the patient. Choose the correct arthroscopy code every time with this expert advice. Mark 29805 for Dx Arthroscopy The first step in deciding the correct shoulder arthroscopy code...

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