CPT code 29881, 29880 and 29877: Coding Guide

CPT code 29881, 29880 and 29877

Knee Arthroscopy- CPT code 29881, 29880 and 29877 Coding Knee arthroscopic procedures looks tricky but are not that confusing. There are few codes have been bundled with major knee arthroscopic procedures. For example, now the CPT codes 29881 and 29880 will include the chondroplasty procedure if performed on same knee. Chondroplasty performed in any of the compartment like medial, lateral or patella-femoral, it will be included with CPT code 29881 and 29880. In arthroscopic knee surgery, the above three compartment play an important role in selecting a correct procedure code.…

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