Ligament Repair with Fiber Tape and Soft Tissue Bone Anchor

A patient with a torn, right ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) presented for repair with fiber tape and bone anchor system. A medial elbow incision was made, and dissection was carried down through the subcutaneous tissue to the antebrachial cutaneous nerve. The ulnar nerve and the ulnar collateral ligament were identified noting the torn ligament which was amenable to repair. One bone anchor with collagen encoated tape was placed within the medial epicondyle and a second bone anchor was placed within the sublime tubercle. The ligament was repaired onto itself with a 0 high-strength suture and the soft tissue bone anchor system was deployed. The UCL was then imbricated to the brace. Coding Clinic for HCPCS, Fourth Quarter 2020, pages 7-8 advised unlisted code 24999 , Unlisted procedure, humerus or elbow , for the entire procedure. Is this guidance still valid? What is the correct CPT code for repair of the right UCL with the soft tissue bone anchor system? ...

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This brief article addresses a CPT and HCPCS coding question involving right elbow ulnar collateral ligament repair with an implantable anchor system. It considers previously published guidance and discusses the general reporting scope, laterality, and documentation context relevant to the case.

Why This Topic Matters

The article is relevant to professionals reviewing coding considerations for ligament repair procedures that involve implantable devices and laterality.

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  • The coding topics raised by a right ulnar collateral ligament repair using fiber tape and a soft tissue bone anchor system.
  • How the article frames previously published guidance and related documentation considerations.
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