Billing and Coding: Thermal Capsulorrhaphy

Thermal capsulorrhaphy (including ETAC, radiofrequency thermal shrinkage, LACS, and related procedures) is considered not medically necessary for treatment of joint instability of the shoulder, knee, elbow, or other joints, and claims for this service will be denied. Providers should report this non-covered service using CPT 29999 (unlisted procedure, arthroscopy).

"Thermal capsulorrhaphy (including thermal coagulation of joints, radiofrequency thermal shrinkage, electrothermal assisted capsulorrhaphy (ETAC), and laser-assisted capsular shrinkage (LACS)) is co..."

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