CPT® Code 23430

Biceps tenodesis, as described by CPT® Code 23430, is a surgical procedure aimed at addressing issues related to the long head of the biceps tendon. This procedure is typically indicated for patients suffering from a tear of the long head of the biceps or for those experiencing tendonitis, which is inflammation of the tendon. The biceps brachii muscle, commonly known as the biceps, has two points of origin at the shoulder: the long head, which attaches at the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula, and the short head, which attaches at the coracoid process of the scapula. During the tenodesis procedure, the long head tendon is surgically detached from its original attachment on the scapula and then repositioned and secured to the humerus, which is the bone of the upper arm. This surgical intervention aims to alleviate pain and restore function by stabilizing the tendon in a new position, thereby reducing the risk of further injury and improving the overall mechanics of the shoulder joint.