CPT^® 29860, Under Endoscopy/Arthroscopy Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 29860 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy/Arthroscopy Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System.

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The provider examines the tissue inside the hip joint with an arthroscope, inspecting for causes for pain and limitation of motion. If necessary, she takes a sample of the synovial tissue that lines the joint and submits it to a laboratory for analysis and diagnosis.

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In office Arthroscopy

Has anyone had experience with billing for diagnostic arthroscopy in the office?? Do payers reimburse in the office or are you seeing denials because of the place of service?? Looking to bill 29860, 2... [ Read More ]

New Mi-Eye for VSI in office arthroscopies

Has anyone been billing the new Mi-Eye or VSI in office diagnostic arthroscopies? Per both of the manufacturers websites we are to use the base scope codes, IE 29805, 29830, 29840, 29860 and 29870. Ha... [ Read More ]

29860 - 29861

[b]26860 - 26861[/b] Doctor did fusion DIP joint finger with internal fixation. He did this on three separate fingers. Well the code is 26860. However, Is it 29860 for each finger ? There is CPT... [ Read More ]

arthroscopy on bony pelvis

First, confirm the surgical procedure with the operative report. Arthroscopy by definition is the surgical scope of a "joint". If this was actually the hip you will only get 4 base with CPT codes 29... [ Read More ]

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