tci Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2014 Issue 4

Procedure Spotlight: Remember 5 Things to Correctly Code for Knee Arthroscopies

Taking note of compartments is one step to success. Spring and summer are time for getting off the couch and  lacing your sports shoes. Due to these upswings of outdoor activities, the surgeons at your facility might see more patients who are experiencing knee problems. Some of these patients will undergo knee arthroscopy, so read on to verify that you remember the procedure’s ins and outs. 1. Don’t Worry About Separate Codes You should not code for both diagnostic and surgical arthroscopy separately. If the orthopaedic surgeon needs to do both diagnostic and surgical arthroscopy, code...

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