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    Wiki CPT Code for an OPEN Medial Retinacular Repair?

    We have been going back and forth amongst several coders, the provider and our coding and compliance department and none of us seem to agree on the same code to use in this case. Does anyone have any suggestions for coding this scenario? Provider says he has always billed 29873 for the lateral...
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    • medial retinacular repair open medial retinacular repair
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    • Forum: Orthopaedics
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    Wiki CPT codes for Patella orif w/ extensor mech reconstruction and medial and lateral retinacular repairs

    I'm struggling with finding codes for the extensor mechanism reconstruction and the medial and lateral retinacular repairs. Any suggestions, please? Pre-operative Diagnosis(es): Left comminuted and displaced inferior pole patella fracture and suspected retinacular disruption...
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    • knee extensor mechanism reconstruction lateral retinacular repair medial retinacular repair patella fracture repair retinacular repair retinicular disrutoption
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Orthopaedics
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