Wiki 27599 - need an alternate CPT code

[Willow123]

Coding denial:

Detail procedure: # 1A diagnositic arthroscopy was proformed. (29870)
#2 A small midline anterior incision was made. The paratenon was split in the midline. The abnormal tissue in the proximal patellar tendon was excised. A bur was used to smooth out the bony bump at the distal patella. The tendon was then repaired side to side with the paratenon. The incision was closed with 2-0 suture.

What should I code for the 2nd part? I utlized 27599.Was I right?

Thanks,

 

[nyyankees]

Coding denial:

Detail procedure: # 1A diagnositic arthroscopy was proformed. (29870)
#2 A small midline anterior incision was made. The paratenon was split in the midline. The abnormal tissue in the proximal patellar tendon was excised. A bur was used to smooth out the bony bump at the distal patella. The tendon was then repaired side to side with the paratenon. The incision was closed with 2-0 suture.

What should I code for the 2nd part? I utlized 27599.Was I right?

Thanks,

did you look at 27380 patella tendon repair?

 

[Willow123]

thank you. I will relook at this one.

Thanks!

 

[mitchellde]

also do not code the diagnostic arthroscopy. Once a definitive procedure is performed you no longer code the diagnostic of the same area.