Jul 1, 2017 · If only a subacromial bursectomy is performed, without any bone resection, report a debridement, not +29826. Many surgeons continue to perform arthroscopic subacromial …

Mar 7, 2016 · CPT® 20610 Arthrocentisis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance describes aspiration (removal of fluid) …

Aug 15, 2017 · 20611 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

May 30, 2017 · 20611 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

Jan 29, 2025 · The subacromial decompression was done by removing a spur (the definition of bone spur is an osteophyte) Per an article I read on the AAPC website states that removing an …

Sep 1, 2009 · What CPT code does an injection into the subacromial space code to? The procedure is documented as: under sterile technique, the subacromial space was injected with 1 ml of Celestone. …

Jul 12, 2011 · I need a cpt code for arthroscopic subacrominal bursectomyCPT code 29826 would NOT be appropriate for just a bursectomy. CPT 29826 is for coding a subacromial decompression that …

Place the arthroscope in the subacromial space through the posterior portal. Create a lateral portal in the subacromial space. Assess the bursal side of the rotator cuff by taking the humeral head through …

Jun 1, 2014 · Based on feedback from Healthcare Business Monthly readers, and what we hear on AAPC Member Forums, one such “problem code” is 20610 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or …

HCPCS code C9781 for Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with implantation of subacromial spacer (e.g., balloon), includes debridement (e.g., limited or extensive), subacromial decompression, …