Wiki Unlisted Code vs. TKA Revision

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Patient had total knee arthroplasty, 2 days later went back to OR for wound dehiscence and large hematoma interarticularly. Hematoma was debrided with rongeur, joint was irrigated and then polyethylene liner was removed and replaced with a new one and the wound once again irrigated. 27599 is the code listed. I am wondering if the polyethylene liner exchange is considered part of the tibial component and if so, would 27486 be the code to use instead of the unlisted one?
 
I really need help with this one!!!

Ok, now I'm doubting all of it - and thinking maybe 27301 or 27310 would be a better fit.
I can type in more of the dictation if needed, but my original question pretty well sums it up.
 
Polyliner exchange

Per a 2012 AAOS meeting: "removal of tibial tray and replacement of liner should be billed as 27486-52". Hope that helps.
 
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