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Here are the 10 most-performed orthopedic procedures in freestanding outpatient surgery centers in 2009, according to SDI's Free-standing Outpatient Surgery Centers Database (2009 data year). Procedures are listed by CPT code, long name description and total volume.
|
CPT code |
Long name |
Total volume |
|
29881 |
Arthrs Kne Surg W/meniscectomy Med/lat W/shvg |
342,903 |
|
29826 |
Shoulder Scope, Bone Shaving |
256,477 |
|
29877 |
Arthrs Knee Debridement/shaving Artclr Crtlg |
195,212 |
|
29848 |
Ndsc Wrst Surg W/rls Transvrs Carpl Ligm |
150,914 |
|
29880 |
Arthrs Knee W/meniscectomy Med&lat W/shaving |
132,800 |
|
29827 |
Arthroscopy Shoulder Rotator Cuff Repair |
117,341 |
|
28285 |
Correction Hammertoe |
112,648 |
|
29823 |
Arthroscopy Shoulder Surg Debridement Extensive |
110,287 |
|
26055 |
Tendon Sheath Incision |
109,201 |
|
29824 |
Arthroscopy Shoulder Distal Claviculectomy |
102,311 |
Source: SDI's Free-standing Outpatient Surgery Centers (FOSC) Database, 2009 Data Year. To learn more about SDI, go to www.sdihealth.com or contact James Doyle at (484) 567-6538 or jdoyle@sdihealth.com.
Note: SDI distinguishes between HOPs (hospital outpatient surgery centers which are on the same campus as a hospital) and FOSCs (outpatient surgery centers which are not on a hospital campus).
The information provided should be utilized for educational purposes only. Please consult with your billing and coding expert. Facilities are ultimately responsible for verifying the reporting policies of individual commercial and MAC/FI carriers prior to claim submissions.
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