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    Wiki knee scope question

    I am having trouble with the coding of this knee scope. The doctor turned in 29881 and 29855x2. I don't agree with 29855x2 because one of the arthroscopic assisted fixes is for the femur. PROCEDURE 1. Arthroscopic assisted internal fixation of the left medial plateau with AccuFill Bone...
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    Wiki Arthroscopic Elbow Codes - 29836 or 29838 or BOTH?

    My provider performed a four portal arthroscopic elbow procedure--right elbow extensive arthroscopic debridement and excision of posterolateral synovial plica . This is the clinical description of the procedure (from Medicare GCPI): "The physician performs elbow arthroscopy with the patient in...
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    • 29838 arthoscopy debridement elbow orthopedic
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    • Forum: Orthopaedics
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