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Member’s name: Member’s DOB:
Member’s ID Number: Group Number:
ICD code(s), please list all that apply:
CPT code(s), please list all that apply:
Where will procedure take place?
Date of procedure: Procedure will be: outpatient inpatient
Conditions (please check all that apply):
Acromioplasty for chronic rotator cuff tendonitis Release of adhesive capsulitis
Chrondroplasty Removal/stabilization of intra-articular lesion/loose body
Decompression of subacromial space for chronic rotator cuff tendonitis Repair of full thickness rotator cuff tear
Joint exploration post penetrating joint injury Repair of labral tear/superior labral anterior posterior lesion
Joint lavage with joint aspirate diagnostic for infection Repair of partial thickness rotator cuff tear
Recurrent anterior dislocation Resection of distal clavicle
Symptoms (please check all that apply):
Active compression test, positive Osteochondral lesion of glenoid or humeral head by imaging
ADLs affected Pain, shoulder for weeks/months
Anterior slide test, positive Pain, shoulder with movement
Chronic tendonitis Pain on resisted shoulder abduction or rotation
Clicking or catching Partial thickness rotator cuff tear by imaging
Crank test, positive Passive ROM normal or greater active ROM
Crepitus Periarticular osteophytes
Degenerative changes in bone/cartilage, minimal Popping
Degenerative changes in bone/cartilage, none Range of motion limited
Dislocation on 2 or more episodes within 2 years documented by imaging Rotator cuff tear by imaging, minimal
Fracture, none Rotator cuff tear by imaging, none
Fracture, anterior glenoid rim Shoulder injury by history
Giving way by history Subchondral cyst
Hill-Sachs lesion Subchondral sclerosis
Joint space narrowing Symptomatic osteochondrial lesion/loose body by imaging
Joint subluxation Tenderness over rotator cuff
Locking or catching Tenderness, subacromial
Osteoarthritis by imaging, mild Traumatic event by history
Osteoarthritis by imaging, none Weakness on resisted shoulder abduction/rotation
Other:
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Previous Treatments (please check all that apply):
Acetaminophen therapy for weeks Home exercise for weeks
Activity modification for weeks NSAID therapy for weeks
OT/PT for weeks Subacromial corticosteroid injection
Other:
Did symptoms or findings continue after treatment? Yes No
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Person completing the form: Your Office/Facility Name:
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