Does anyone know how much of a meniscus has to be removed before you can code for the meniscectomy?
Our surgeon performed an arthroscopically assisted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using patellar tendon autograft. He encountered a minimal tear of the lateral meniscal inner rim, which he excised using a basket forceps. "This was less than a 5% meniscectomy".
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Our surgeon performed an arthroscopically assisted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using patellar tendon autograft. He encountered a minimal tear of the lateral meniscal inner rim, which he excised using a basket forceps. "This was less than a 5% meniscectomy".
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!