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Open rotator cuff repairs require the documentation to indicate whether the tear is acute or chronic. Open rotator cuff repairs are coded as follows: 23410 – Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; acute
1 lut 2009 · Synopsis. Rotator cuff tears lead to debilitating shoulder dysfunction and impairment. The goal of rotator cuff repair is to eliminate pain and improve function with increased shoulder strength and range of motion.
21 sie 2021 · The goal of surgical repair is to restore the attachment of the torn cuff tendon(s) back to its (their) insertion on the tuberosity in a near anatomic fashion with minimal tension to best restore the proper muscular balance of the rotator cuff and allow for healing.
Listed below are the ICD-10-PCS procedure codes associated with rotator cuff repair procedures. ICD-10-PCS Description 0LQ10ZZ Repair Right Shoulder Tendon, Open Approach
23410 Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; acute 23412 Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic 23420 Reconstruction of complete shoulder (rotator) cuff avulsion, chronic (includes acromioplasty)
The three techniques most commonly used for rotator cuff repair are: Traditional open repair; Arthroscopic repair; Mini-open repair; In the end, patients rate all three repair methods the same for pain relief, strength improvement, and overall satisfaction. Open Repair
Rotator cuff repair, acromioplasty, and biceps tenodesis operations have become some of the most common shoulder surgical procedures, evolving from open techniques to minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques.
