Question: What is the distinction between “limited” and “extensive” debridement as described in CPT® codes 29822 Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited and 29823 …extensive, and 29837 Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; debridement, limited and 29833 …extensive? Answer: CPT®/AMA guidelines are little use in distinguishing limited versus extensive debridement. To give providers and coders direction, the American Academy […]
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