bone as a result of disease or injury. In acromioplasty, a small piece of the bone’s surface (acromion) is excised. In some cases, this is done to smooth rough edges or growths on a bone near a joint.
23065 Biopsy, soft tissue of shoulder area; superficial
23066 deep
23071 Code is out of numerical sequence. See 23065-23220 23073 Code is out of numerical sequence. See 23065-23220 23075 Excision, tumor, soft tissue of shoulder area,
subcutaneous; less than 3 cm # 23071 3 cm or greater
23076 Excision, tumor, soft tissue of shoulder area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 5 cm
# 23073 5 cm or greater
23077 Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of shoulder area; less than 5 cm
23078 5 cm or greater
23100 Arthrotomy, glenohumeral joint, including biopsy 23101 Arthrotomy, acromioclavicular joint or sternoclavicular
joint, including biopsy and/or excision of torn cartilage 23105 Arthrotomy; glenohumeral joint, with synovectomy, with
or without biopsy
23106 sternoclavicular joint, with synovectomy, with or without biopsy
23107 Arthrotomy, glenohumeral joint, with joint exploration, with or without removal of loose or foreign body 22857—23107
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Superior epigastric vessels
External oblique muscle (cut away) Rectus abdominis muscle
External oblique aponeurosis (cut) Internal oblique aponeurosis (cut) Transversus abdominis muscle Internal
oblique muscle (cut) Posterior layer of rectus sheath Arcuate line Inferior
epigastric vessels Anterior superior iliac spine
Superficial circumflex iliac, Superficial epigastric, Superficial
external pudendal arteries (cut) Inguinal falx (conjoint tendon)
Reflected inguinal ligament
Pubic tubercle
Cremaster muscle and fascia External spermatic fascia (cut)
Anterior layer of rectus sheath (cut) Linea alba Anterior layer of rectus sheath
Transversus abdominis muscle (cut)
Transversalis fascia (opened on left) Extraperitoneal fascia (areolar tissue)
Medial umbilical ligament (occluded part of umbilical artery)
Inferior epigastric artery and vein (cut) Site of deep inguinal ring (origin of internal spermatic fascia) Cremasteric and pubic branches of inferior epigastric artery Femoral sheath (contains femoral artery and vein)
Fat in retropubic space (of Retzius)
Pectineal fascia
Internal spermatic fascia Deep (Buck’s)
fascia of penis
Superficial fascia of penis and scrotum (cut)
Cremaster muscle and fascia (cut) External spermatic fascia (cut) 4
5
6
7
8
9 10
Inguinal ligament (Poupart’s)
Pectineal ligament (Cooper’s ) Lacunar ligament (Gimbernat’s) Pectineal ligament
(Cooper’s ) Lacunar ligament (Gimbernat’s) Inguinal ligament (Poupart’s)
FIGURE 2-20. Anterior Abdominal Wall
The anterior abdominal wall forms a flexible barrier that protects internal organs and contains muscles that assist with upper body movement. Several types of fascia support the abdomen, including Camper’s fascia, fatty and superficial; deep fibrous Scarpa’s fascia; linea alba, a fibrous layer along the abdominal midline; transversalis fascia, a barrier between the transverse abdominal muscle and extraperitoneal fascia; and linea semilunaris, a narrow fascia along the rectus abdominus muscle.
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Anterior view
Acromion Coracoacromial ligament Supraspinatus tendon (cut) Coracohumeral ligament
Greater tubercle and Lesser tubercle of humerus Transverse humeral ligament Intertubercular tendon sheath (communicates with synovial cavity)
Acromioclavicular joint capsule
(incorporating acromioclavicular ligament)
Subscapularis tendon (cut) Biceps brachii tendon (long head)
Clavicle Trapezoid
ligament Coraco- clavicular ligament Conoid
ligament
Superior transverse scapular ligament and suprascapular notch Coracoid process Communication of subtendinous bursa of subscapularis Broken line indicates position of subtendinous bursa of subscapularis Capsular
ligaments Anterior
view
Deltoid muscle (reflected)
Supraspinatus muscle Subdeltoid bursa fused with subacromial bursa Subscapularis muscle
Capsular ligament
Subdeltoid bursa Supraspinatus tendon
Capsular ligament Synovial membrane
Acromion
Acromioclavicular joint
Coracoacromial ligament Acromion
Supraspinatus tendon (fused to capsule) Subdeltoid bursa Infraspinatus tendon (fused to capsule) Glenoid cavity (cartilage) Teres minor tendon (fused to capsule)
Synovial membrane (cut edge) Opening of subtendinous bursa of subscapularis
Joint opened: Lateral view
Coracoid process Coracohumeral ligament
Coronal section through joint Biceps brachii tendon
(long head)
Superior glenohumeral ligament
Subscapularis tendon (fused to capsule) Middle glenohumeral ligament
Inferior glenohumeral
ligament Axillary recess
Glenoid cavity of scapula Deltoid
muscle
Glenoid labrum FIGURE 2-21. Shoulder Girdle
The shoulder girdle contains multiple joints. The major joint is the glenohumeral joint (GHJ), articulating the head of the humerus in the glenoid fossa of the scapula. The sternoclavicular (SC) joint stabilizes the clavicle by joining it to the superior sternum. The scapulothoracic (ST) joint is a small attachment between the scapula and rib. The acromioclavicular (AC) joint connects the clavicle to the acromion, an extension of the scapula. Together, the joints of the shoulder provide the body’s widest range of motion.
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Not connected to upper limb
Rhomboid minor muscle Rhomboid major muscle
Acromion
Supraspinatus muscle Spine of scapula Infraspinatus muscle Teres minor muscle Teres major muscle
Latissimus dorsi muscle Long head
Lateral head Spinous process of T12 vertebra
of triceps brachii muscle Trapezius muscle
Deltoid muscle
Infraspinatus fascia
Triangle of auscultation
Anterior view Acromion Deltopectoral triangle
Deltoid muscle
Cephalic vein
Serratus anterior muscle
External oblique muscle Biceps
brachii muscle
Long head Short head
Anterior layer of rectus sheath
6th costal cartilage Sternum
Clavicle Clavicular head Sternocostal head Abdominal part
Pectoralis major muscle Trapezius muscle
Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Posterior view
Deltoid branch of thoracoacromial artery
Triceps brachii muscle (lateral head)
Latissimus dorsi muscle
Omohyoid muscle and investing layer of deep cervical fascia FIGURE 2-22. Muscles of the Shoulder
The muscles of the shoulder include very large mover muscles and small stabilizing muscles. The supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor protect the shoulder joint. The deltoid muscle, named for its triangular shape, covers the anterior, posterior, and lateral shoulder joint. The deltoid arises from the clavicle, acromion, and scapula and converges as a thick tendon into the humerus.
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23120 Claviculectomy; partial
23125 total
23130 Acromioplasty or acromionectomy, partial, with or without coracoacromial ligament release
23140 Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of clavicle or scapula;
23145 with autograft (includes obtaining graft) 23146 with allograft
23150 Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of proximal humerus;
23155 with autograft (includes obtaining graft) 23156 with allograft
23170 Sequestrectomy (eg, for osteomyelitis or bone abscess), clavicle
23172 Sequestrectomy (eg, for osteomyelitis or bone abscess), scapula
23174 Sequestrectomy (eg, for osteomyelitis or bone abscess), humeral head to surgical neck
23180 Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis), clavicle 23182 Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or
diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis), scapula 23184 Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or
diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis), proximal humerus
23190 Ostectomy of scapula, partial (eg, superior medial angle) 23195 Resection, humeral head
23200 Radical resection of tumor; clavicle
23210 scapula
23220 Radical resection of tumor, proximal humerus
Introduction or Removal
Coding Atlas
Codes 23330 and 23333 are used to report removal of a foreign body resulting from trauma. Codes 23334 and 23335 are used to report the removal of previously placed hardware from the shoulder without a concurrent revision, also known as arthroplasty.
23330 Removal of foreign body, shoulder; subcutaneous 23333 deep (subfascial or intramuscular)
23334 Removal of prosthesis, includes debridement and synovectomy when performed; humeral or glenoid component
23335 humeral and glenoid components (eg, total shoulder)
23350 Injection procedure for shoulder arthrography or enhanced CT/MRI shoulder arthrography
Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction
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In hemiarthroplasty of the shoulder, the head of the humerus bone is replaced. In total arthroplasty, both the head of the humerus (ball) and the glenoid (socket) are replaced. In the revision of a total arthroplasty, removal of existing hardware is inherent in the procedure and not reported separately.
23395 Muscle transfer, any type, shoulder or upper arm; single
23397 multiple
23400 Scapulopexy (eg, Sprengels deformity or for paralysis) 23405 Tenotomy, shoulder area; single tendon
23406 multiple tendons through same incision
23410 Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; acute
23412 chronic
23415 Coracoacromial ligament release, with or without acromioplasty
23420 Reconstruction of complete shoulder (rotator) cuff avulsion, chronic (includes acromioplasty) 23430 Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
23440 Resection or transplantation of long tendon of biceps 23450 Capsulorrhaphy, anterior; Putti-Platt procedure or
Magnuson type operation
23455 with labral repair (eg, Bankart procedure) 23460 Capsulorrhaphy, anterior, any type; with bone block 23462 with coracoid process transfer
23465 Capsulorrhaphy, glenohumeral joint, posterior, with or without bone block
23466 Capsulorrhaphy, glenohumeral joint, any type multi- directional instability
23470 Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; hemiarthroplasty 23472 total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral
replacement (eg, total shoulder))
23473 Revision of total shoulder arthroplasty, including allograft when performed; humeral or glenoid component 23474 humeral and glenoid component
23480 Osteotomy, clavicle, with or without internal fixation;
23485 with bone graft for nonunion or malunion (includes obtaining graft and/or necessary fixation)
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23490 Prophylactic treatment (nailing, pinning, plating or wiring) with or without methylmethacrylate; clavicle 23491 proximal humerus
Fracture and/or Dislocation
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Bones can be characterized as appendicular or axial.
Appendicular skeletal bones form the upper and lower extremities and provide locomotion and manipulation of objects. The axial skeleton contains bones of the head, neck, and trunk. Codes used to report fractures and dislocations of the shoulder are classified by the type of reduction and stabilization required. The type of fracture does not necessarily correspond to the type of treatment;
a closed fracture may receive open treatment. Dislocations can occur in conjunction with fractures.
23500 Closed treatment of clavicular fracture; without manipulation
23505 with manipulation
23515 Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
23520 Closed treatment of sternoclavicular dislocation; without manipulation
23525 with manipulation
23530 Open treatment of sternoclavicular dislocation, acute or chronic;
23532 with fascial graft (includes obtaining graft) 23540 Closed treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation;
without manipulation 23545 with manipulation
23550 Open treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation, acute or chronic;
23552 with fascial graft (includes obtaining graft) Posterior view
Superior transverse scapular ligament and suprascapular notch
Triangular space with circumflex scapular artery deep to space
Supraspinatus muscle (cut)
Infraspinatus muscle (cut) Spine of scapula
Teres major muscle
Suprascapular artery and nerve Acromion
Infraspinatus tendon (reflected) Joint capsule of shoulder
Deltoid muscle (reflected) Teres minor muscle Quadrangular space transmitting axillary nerve and posterior circumflex humeral artery Superior lateral
cutaneous nerve of arm
Deep artery of arm and Radial nerve
shown between Lateral head and Long head of
triceps brachii muscle FIGURE 2-23. Rotator Cuff
The humerus fits loosely into the shoulder joint and is held in place by a ring of muscles and tendons at its proximal head. This ring of muscles and tendons is called the rotator cuff. Tendons and muscles of the rotator cuff include the supraspinatus, intraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor. A rotator cuff tear can be an acute injury, a chronic condition, or an acute injury superimposed on a chronic condition.
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23570 Closed treatment of scapular fracture; without manipulation
23575 with manipulation, with or without skeletal traction (with or without shoulder joint involvement) 23585 Open treatment of scapular fracture (body, glenoid or
acromion) includes internal fixation, when performed
23600 Closed treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture; without manipulation 23605 with manipulation, with or without skeletal traction 23615 Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or
anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;
Superior surface Acromial end
Shaft body
Posterior
Anterior Sternal end
Acromial facet Inferior surface
Trapezoid line Conoid tubercle
Impression for costoclavicular ligament
Sternal facet Subclavian groove
(for subclavius muscle) Posterior Anterior
Acromion Coracoid process
Acromial angle Clavicle (cut)
Supraglenoid tubercle Anatomical neck Greater tubercle Lesser tubercle Surgical neck
Deltoid tuberosity Intertubercular sulcus Crest of greater tubercle Crest of
lesser tubercle Scapula
Humerus Head of humerus
Superior border Superior angle
Suprascapular notch Neck
Medial border Subscapular fossa Infraglenoid tubercle Lateral border Inferior angle Glenoid
cavity of scapula
Suprascapular notch Superior border
Superior angle Supraspinous fossa
Spine Neck Infraspinous fossa
Medial border Lateral border
Inferior angle
Clavicle (cut)
Coracoid process Acromion
Acromial angle Notch connecting supraspinous and infraspinous fossae
Greater tubercle Head of humerus Anatomical neck Surgical neck Infraglenoid tubercle Deltoid tuberosity Radial groove Groove for
circumflex scapular vessels
Humerus Scapula
FIGURE 2-24. Bones of the Shoulder
The humeral head is more than twice the size of the glenoid socket into which it fits to form the glenohumeral joint. However, the glenoid cavity is augmented with a rim of fibrocartilage called the labrum that doubles the size of the socket. In a shoulder dislocation, the glenoid labrum is usually torn. A dislocated acromioclavicular (collar bone) joint is sometimes called a “separated shoulder.”
23570—23615
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23616 with proximal humeral prosthetic replacement 23620 Closed treatment of greater humeral tuberosity fracture;
without manipulation 23625 with manipulation
23630 Open treatment of greater humeral tuberosity fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
23650 Closed treatment of shoulder dislocation, with manipulation; without anesthesia
23655 requiring anesthesia
23660 Open treatment of acute shoulder dislocation
23665 Closed treatment of shoulder dislocation, with fracture of greater humeral tuberosity, with manipulation
23670 Open treatment of shoulder dislocation, with fracture of greater humeral tuberosity, includes internal fixation, when performed
23675 Closed treatment of shoulder dislocation, with surgical or anatomical neck fracture, with manipulation
23680 Open treatment of shoulder dislocation, with surgical or anatomical neck fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Manipulation
23700 Manipulation under anesthesia, shoulder joint, including application of fixation apparatus (dislocation excluded)
Arthrodesis
Coding Atlas
In glenohumeral arthrodesis, the joint is surgically fused and immobilized. Bone grafts may be placed to fix the joint; in other instances, hardware is placed.
23800 Arthrodesis, glenohumeral joint;
23802 with autogenous graft (includes obtaining graft)