A physician excised the head of the humeral bone and replaced it with the appropriate implant. What is the correct code for this procedure?
A)23195
B)23470
C)23195, 23470
D)23472

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct code for the procedure is23470 (Arthroplasty, Glenohumeral Joint; Hemiarthroplasty). Notes under code 23195 (Resection, Humeral Head) state that the appropriate way to report replacement of the humeral head with implant is with code 23470 only.

A Physician Excised the Head of the Humeral Bone and Replaced