AMA CPT® Assistant - 2004 Issue 9 (September)

Musculoskeletal System/Surgery (September 2004)

September 2004 page 12b Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Musculoskeletal System, 29882, 29883, 29999 (Q&A) Question Our physician performed an arthroscopic trephination of the meniscus by drilling multiple holes in the torn part of the meniscus to promote bleeding, which enhances the healing process. This procedure is used for stable tears located on the periphery of the meniscus and joint capsule junction, where there is good blood supply. Would codes 29882-29883 be appropriate to report for this procedure? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, currently there is not a specific code in CPT that describes arthroscopic trephination of...

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