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Patella femoral CPT code

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01-24-2008, 09:42 AM

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Patella femoral CPT code

What CPT code is appropriate to use for patellafemoral arthroplasty? CPT code 27438 says only patella arthroplasty. Any suggestions?
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03-12-2008, 06:56 AM

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27437 is for arthroplasty patella and 27442 is for arthroplasty femoral condyles or tibial plateau(s), knee. Is your procedure with or w/o prosthesis?

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