Tag: knee arthroscopy

CPT code 29881, 29880 and 29877: Coding Guide

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
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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When to use CPT code 29881, 29880 and G0289 together

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
When to use CPT code 29881, 29880 and G0289 together

Basics about CPT code 29881, 29880 and 29877 For Medicare patients, the major arthroscopic knee procedures are assign with standard arthroscopy codes (29870-29887). However, we have to use a separate HCPCS code G0289  for procedures like chondroplasty and/or loose foreign body removal when performed on different compartment on same knee. Meniscectomy (CPT code 29881) and Chondroplasty (CPT code 29877) should be coded carefully when the treatment in performed is same or different compartment of same knee. As we know we have separate CPT codes for removal of loose body or…

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