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29826 - separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

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Procedure / Serviceseparately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Procedure / Service Description

acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List - Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List 29826 separately in addition to code for primary procedure) 29827 Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair 29828 Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis

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