How To Use CPT Code 0717T

CPT 0717T describes the autologous adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC) therapy for partial thickness rotator cuff tear. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples.

1. What is CPT Code 0717T?

CPT 0717T can be used to describe the autologous adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC) therapy for partial thickness rotator cuff tear. This code is used when the provider harvests fat cells from the patient and undergoes a series of processes to isolate and prepare the harvested cells for treatment of the rotator cuff tear.

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 0717T is: ‘Autologous adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC) therapy for partial thickness rotator cuff tear; adipose tissue harvesting, isolation and preparation of harvested cells, including incubation with cell dissociation enzymes, filtration, washing, and concentration of ADRCs.’

3. Procedure

1. The provider extracts adipose (fatty) tissue from the patient through a process such as liposuction.
2. The harvested fat cells undergo isolation and preparation, including incubation with cell dissociation enzymes, filtration, washing, and concentration.
3. The final product, autologous adipose-derived regenerative cells (ADRCs), is obtained and ready for use in the treatment of the partial thickness rotator cuff tear.

4. Qualifying circumstances

Patients eligible for CPT 0717T are those with a partial thickness rotator cuff tear requiring ADRC therapy. The provider must perform the adipose tissue harvesting, isolation, and preparation of the harvested cells, including incubation with cell dissociation enzymes, filtration, washing, and concentration of ADRCs.

5. When to use CPT code 0717T

CPT code 0717T should be used when the provider performs the autologous adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC) therapy for a partial thickness rotator cuff tear. It should not be reported in conjunction with other specific codes listed in the notes.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT 0717T, the provider must document the following information:

• Patient’s diagnosis of a partial thickness rotator cuff tear
• Details of the adipose tissue harvesting, isolation, and preparation process
• Date and time of the procedure
• Signature of the provider performing the procedure

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT 0717T, ensure that the provider performs the necessary adipose tissue harvesting, isolation, and preparation of the harvested cells. Do not report CPT 0717T in conjunction with specific codes listed in the notes. Additional tips for reporting CPT 0717T may be available.

8. Historical information

CPT 0717T was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on July 1, 2022. There have been no updates to the code since its addition.

9. Examples

1. A provider performs adipose tissue harvesting, isolation, and preparation of harvested cells for autologous adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC) therapy to treat a partial thickness rotator cuff tear.
2. A patient with a partial thickness rotator cuff tear undergoes the autologous adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC) therapy after the provider performs the necessary adipose tissue harvesting, isolation, and preparation of the harvested cells.
3. The provider performs the autologous adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC) therapy for a partial thickness rotator cuff tear, following the adipose tissue harvesting, isolation, and preparation of the harvested cells.
4. Autologous adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC) therapy is performed by the provider to treat a patient with a partial thickness rotator cuff tear, after the necessary adipose tissue harvesting, isolation, and preparation of the harvested cells.
5. A partial thickness rotator cuff tear is treated with autologous adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC) therapy, following the adipose tissue harvesting, isolation, and preparation of the harvested cells performed by the provider.
6. The provider performs the adipose tissue harvesting, isolation, and preparation of harvested cells for autologous adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC) therapy in a patient with a partial thickness rotator cuff tear.
7. A patient undergoes the autologous adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC) therapy for a partial thickness rotator cuff tear after the provider performs the necessary adipose tissue harvesting, isolation, and preparation of the harvested cells.
8. Autologous adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC) therapy is performed by the provider for a patient with a partial thickness rotator cuff tear, following the adipose tissue harvesting, isolation, and preparation of the harvested cells.
9. The provider performs the necessary adipose tissue harvesting, isolation, and preparation of harvested cells for autologous adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC) therapy to treat a partial thickness rotator cuff tear.
10. A patient with a partial thickness rotator cuff tear undergoes the autologous adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC) therapy after the provider performs the adipose tissue harvesting, isolation, and preparation of the harvested cells.