Billing proc. Code 29826

Question
if my dr. Did decompression of subbacromial space with partial acromioplasty (29826)

can you tell me which procedure code I should bill with since proc. Code 29826 is no longer a primary code.

thank you in advance

re: BILLING PROC. CODE 29826

[question
if my dr. Did decompression of subbacromial space with partial acromioplasty (29826)

can you tell me which procedure code I should bill with since proc. Code 29826 is no longer a primary code.

thank you in advance


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re: BILLING PROC. CODE 29826

AAOS and AMA directives: For example, what should be reported when an arthroscopic subacromial decompression is the only procedure performed? As of January 2012, according to AMA, "CPT® code 29822, Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, or CPT® code 29823, Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, would be reported as appropriate, when an arthroscopic subacromial decompression is the only procedure performed." CPT® +29826 may only be reported in addition to the parent code/primary procedure. Examples of primary procedures include but are not limited to arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, arthroscopic debridements (the debridement would be performed on an area separate/distinct and unrelated to the work performed for the decompression), or an arthroscopic claviculectomy (i.e., CPT® 29806–29825, 29827, and 29828).