May 12, 2008 · Sometimes the rotator interval is closed to address instability. If this is the only procedure done, use code 29806 (Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical, capsulorrhaphy). If other capsulorrhaphy procedures are performed to address the instability, the rotator cuff interval closure is included in the capsulorrhaphy and should not be coded separately.

Oct 30, 2020 · Sometimes the rotator interval is closed to address instability. If this is the only procedure done, use code 29806 (Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical, capsulorrhaphy). If other capsulorrhaphy procedures are performed to address the instability, the rotator cuff interval closure is included in the capsulorrhaphy and should not be coded separately.

Oct 5, 2012 · 3. Take down scar tissue rotator interval left shoulder. ANESTHESIA: General inhalation. BRIEF HISTORY: The above mentioned patient is a 57-year-old gentleman with symptoms referable to the left shoulder characterized as rotator cuff pathology, admitted now for treatment of the same. FINDINGS AT SURGERY: 1. Intact rotator cuff left shoulder. 2.

Sep 1, 2001 · In this case, it appears that an open rotator cuff repair code 23410 (repair of ruptured musculontendinous cuff [e.g., rotator cuff]; acute); or 23412 (... chronic) is the most appropriate analogous code because the lower portion of the subscapularis tendon was repaired.

Aug 27, 2024 · 9. Rotator cuff intact. PROCEDURES PERFORMED: 1. Right arthroscopic capsulolabral repair, requiring 3 total anchors and a 100 degree repair. 2. Arthroscopy with extensive intra-articular debridement of synovitis in the rotator interval, and posterosuperior capsule. 3. Remplissage of posterior capsule and infraspinatus to Hills-Sachs defect (29827)

Mar 17, 2025 · The articular cartilage was normal, synovitis in the rotator interval and the superior capsule, and an undersurface tear of the rotator cuff, which was full-thickness through the supraspinatus. Debridement extensive, SLAP, labrum, undersurface of the rotator cuff, synovitis was all then performed.

Sep 24, 2021 · Within the op report he has An extensive thorough debridement of the anterior superior and posterior labrum and also the rotator cuff interval was performed. We also thoroughly debrided the area of the full-thickness rotator cuff tear, intra-articular synovium and bursal tissue above the tear. The subscapularis tendon was intact.

Dec 4, 2019 · Example: The surgeon begins a rotator cuff repair arthroscopically but converts to an open approach to finish. Report only the appropriate “open” CPT® code (23410 Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; acute or 23412 Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic). You may report 23410 ...

capsule, anterior glenohumeral ligaments, and rotator interval visually and palpate for tears or abrasions. Assess the subscapularis fossa visually and use a probe to assess for loose bodies. Visualize the articular side of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus and palpate by taking the humeral head through for-

Aug 13, 2009 · Sometimes the rotator INTERVAL is closed to address instability. If this is the only procedure done, use code 29806 (Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical, capsulorrhaphy). If other capsulorrhaphy procedures are performed to address the instability, the ROTATOR CUFF INTERVAL closure is included in the capsulorrhaphy and should not be coded separately.