Osteochondral defect knee

[cwilson3333]

Help,

Need Procedure Coding help.

Procedure Code: Arthroscopic [not open] Repair of Osteochondral Defects

Looking at CPT 29885 through 29887

Thanks to one and all.

 

[twizzle]

Help,

Need Procedure Coding help.

Procedure Code: Arthroscopic [not open] Repair of Osteochondral Defects

Looking at CPT 29885 through 29887

Thanks to one and all.

An operative note would be useful.

 

[cwilson3333]

Osteochondral Defect

Surgery has not been performed yet.
We are checking procedure codes for authorization and scheduling.

Thanks

 

[twizzle]

Surgery has not been performed yet.
We are checking procedure codes for authorization and scheduling.

Thanks

OK, I understand. It could be in the range of codes you suggested, or it could be 29866/29867

 

[jbrightw]

It should be 29877 and 29866 (for autograft if performed)

Jesus Brightwin

 

[twizzle]

It should be 29877 and 29866 (for autograft if performed)

Jesus Brightwin[/QUOT

Not sure why you would say 29877. No mention of chondroplasty... repairing a defect is the procedure they propose to do.