What type of procedure is indicated by the code range 23000-23044?

The code range 23000-23044 pertains specifically to shoulder surgeries. This range encompasses various procedures performed on the shoulder, including but not limited to surgical repair, stabilization, and reconstruction techniques.

Shoulder surgery codes cover a broad spectrum of interventions designed to address different conditions affecting the shoulder joint, such as rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocations, or other shoulder-related pathologies. The specificity of these codes allows for precise billing and documentation related to shoulder surgery.

In contrast, fracture repair codes would fall within a different coding range entirely, focusing on bone injuries rather than soft tissue or joint procedures. Similarly, while rotator cuff procedures may indeed be part of shoulder surgery, they are not exclusively captured by the entire range of 23000-23044 as some codes specifically refer to different structural interventions. Furthermore, arthroscopy of the elbow would be coded in a separate range, as it is unrelated to shoulder procedures.