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CPT® 27570, Under Manipulation Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 27570 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Manipulation Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint.

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In this procedure, the provider performs manipulation of the knee joint under anesthesia. Manipulation consists of passive movement and stretching of the knee joint with an aim to break up the fibrous and scar tissue to relieve pain and improve range of motion.

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Knee manipulation under anesthesia
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Manipulation of knee without anesthesia
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I have AAOS Code X for Orthopedics. They do provide a Global Service Data report (see example below) that you can use for appeals if a code was denied inclusive. However, they still follow NCCI edits... [ Read More ]
29871 or 29877
I only see 29871. Even if 29877 or 27570 had been performed (which do not see), they would still bundle to 29871. They removed some hypertrophic synovium, but 29875 would also bundle to 29871.... [ Read More ]
29871 or 29877
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Help. Billing issue with CPT 23700 with 29826
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Manipulation Under Anesthesia
Can anybody help me with the diagnosis for MUA S/P TKA? I billed 27570 with dx of T84.82XA and Z96.652 and it was denied twice due to [B]MUA Policy stating not reimburseable for these submitted diagn... [ Read More ]
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