Jan 31, 2018 · Wiki arthroscopic excision of cyst. Thread starter donsgirl1015; Start date Jan 26, 2018; Create Wiki D.

What CPT is used to bill arthroscopic knee ACL cyst excision? The MD said it is soft tissue debridement. I see CPT 29877 debridement/shaving of articular...

Nov 18, 2017 · Again, you would have to add a Modifier, probably 51. Also, however, the ACL Tear (even though "partial") would need to be included in the Postoperative Diagnosis list. Since this is a "Chronic" Disorder of the Ligaments, then M24.26 _ would apply for Old ACL Tear. As for the "Parameniscal Cyst" (M23.0 _), this is a difficult situation.

Dec 21, 2016 · CPT codes 29874 (Surgical knee arthroscopy for removal of loose body or foreign body) and 29877 (Surgical knee arthroscopy for debridement/shaving of articular cartilage) should not be reported with other knee arthroscopy codes (29866-29889).

Jun 5, 2011 · Again removal enmass or in piece mils or as debridement of a ganglion cyst is going more towards "excision of the ganglion by arthroscopic procedure. BUT, If there was infection/- and he drained it (ASPIRATION), you could go for 29871- infection, lavage and drainage, AFTER enquiring him about whether he did lavage and drainage of the infected ...

Nov 24, 2014 · 2. Arthroscopic cyst removal off anterolateral ACL (29875) SURGEON:. ASSISTANT: PA was crucial for the entirety of the procedure. There was no qualified resident available. ANESTHESIA: General. ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: 25cc IV FLUIDS: 500cc INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE: is a 45 y.o. male with left …

Oct 27, 2010 · Wiki Knee Arthroscopy with excision of ganglion cyst at PCL. Thread starter nauger; Start date Oct 27, ...

Nov 14, 2017 · My doctor is performing an arthroscopic meniscectomy and an ACL debridement. According to the information I found, I would want to use an unlisted code (29999) for the ACL debridement. My question is would it even be appropriate to be coding for the ACL debridement since 29880/29881 includes debridement in the same or separate compartments?

Nov 23, 2016 · You should report 20680 (Removal of implant; deep [e.g., buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate]) for removal of hardware (i.e., screw) placed by another surgeon when performing a revision ACL reconstruction. Revision red flag: Your orthopedist might sometimes remove metal hardware before he can proceed with another procedure.

Feb 15, 2012 · 2. Major debridement of ganglion cyst intraarticular parapatella superior, debridement of 25% quad tendon tear and excision of posterior patella cyst and scar. Would 29877 apply to this or do we report it as unlisted? Florida Subscriber