AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2006 Issue 1; Ask the Editor

Rotator Cuff Repair with Allograft Graft Jacket

The patient has had two previous rotator cuff repairs. She had another re-injury at work and MRI confirmed a rotator cuff tear. The patient underwent an open rotator cuff repair, using an allograft graft jacket for additional reinforcement of the rotator cuff. The surgeon stated that the allograft graft jacket consists of synthetic material, which is applied to strengthen the repair. How should this be coded? ...

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