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Wiki Plica, scar tissue procedure

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Hello,

I have a procedure where the doctor did a plica debridement in one compartment and then he debrided scar tissue in another compartment. Would 29877 be an accurate code for both?

Thanks for any help!
 
Assuming by your code that this was done through a scope, have you looked at 29875/29884? If the scar tissue is synovitis, you might be able to use 29876 since it is 2 compartments.
 
Google and read up on what CPT use for plica. There may also be CPT Assistant info.
It is difficult without seeing the op note. Was this part of a bigger case with other procedures?
 
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