Orthopedic Coding Alert
CPT Includes Arthroscopic Tibial Repair Codes
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Answer: Depending on the specific type of fracture the surgeon repaired, you should select one of the following codes for the service:
- 29850--Arthroscopically aided treatment of intercondylar spine(s) and/or tuberosity fracture(s) of the knee, with or without manipulation; without internal or external fixation (includes arthroscopy)
- 29851--... with internal or external fixation (includes arthroscopy)
- 29855--Arthroscopically aided treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); unicondylar, with or without internal or external fixation (includes arthroscopy)
- 29856--... bicondylar, with or without internal or external fixation (includes arthroscopy).
Show these four codes to your surgeon and ask her which of these best represents the service she provided.
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