Wiki Arthroscopy Knee - Lysis of Adhesions

[coderguy1939]

Doctor did lateral menisectomy and lysis of adhesions in the medial and patellofemoral compartments. Can lysis be coded with the menisectomy if it is in a separate compartment. 29884 has a separate code designation which always makes me think twice before using it. I'd appreciate input.

 

[mbort]

yes you can, double check the cci edits, if it bundles, add the 59 modifier

 

[coderguy1939]

Thanks for the input.