CPT code 29824 refers to a surgical procedure where a small camera is used to look inside the shoulder and remove a tiny piece of the collarbone.
Procedure Explanation:
This procedure, often called a distal claviculectomy, involves using a special instrument to visualize the inside of the shoulder joint and surgically remove the end part of the collarbone—this includes the slippery cartilage surface that sometimes causes pain due to arthritis or injury. The surgery itself is focused on removing the damaged area only, not treating the entire shoulder joint.
Common Names:
- Mumford Procedure
- Distal Clavicle Excision
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
Relative Value Units (RVU):
The RVUs associated with this code are 8.98.
How This Procedure Appears:
- Operating Room Schedule Name: Shoulder arthroscopy with clavicle removal
- Surgical Consent Form Name: Shoulder scope and distal clavicle removal
Typical Patients and Diagnoses:
This procedure is commonly performed on patients suffering from pain in the shoulder due to problems at the end of the collarbone—that little bit near the shoulder joint. It’s mostly done when other treatments haven’t worked for conditions like shoulder arthritis, or after an injury that has led to pain and joint damage.
Associated ICD-10 Codes:
- M19.012: Primary osteoarthritis of right shoulder, indicating wear and tear on the shoulder joints.
- S43.421A: Sprain of the right acromioclavicular joint, which is a typical injury causing pain around the collarbone area.
- M75.82: Other shoulder lesions, describing various shoulder issues that might be fixed with this procedure.
Summary
In summary, code 29824 describes a procedure to remove part of the collarbone using a camera inserted into the shoulder. Typical ICD-10 codes associated with 29824 include M19.012 (arthritis in the shoulder) and S43.421A (injury to shoulder joint).
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