Users' questions

Can CPT 29875 and 29877 be billed together?

Can CPT 29875 and 29877 be billed together?

you would never bill the 29877 with the 29875 for Medicare. If the documentation supports a seperate compartment then you would need to change it to G0289.

Can CPT codes 29881 and 29877 be billed together?

CPT code 29877 is included with CPT code 29881 and 29880 when performed on same knee. However, if the procedures are performed on different knee, for example Chondroplasty is performed on left knee and meniscectomy is performed on right knee in such cases we can code them together using 59 modifier.

Can 29888 and 29876 be billed together?

If both a Limited and Major Synovectomy procedure are performed, the 29875 and 29876 codes should not be billed together. The 29876 code would be all-inclusive, and should be the only code billed.

What is the CPT code 29877?

Group 1 Codes:

CODE DESCRIPTION
29877 ARTHROSCOPY, KNEE, SURGICAL; DEBRIDEMENT/SHAVING OF ARTICULAR CARTILAGE (CHONDROPLASTY)
29999 UNLISTED PROCEDURE, ARTHROSCOPY

What does CPT code 29880 mean?

Arthroscopy, knee
29880 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) 29881 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving)

Can CPT codes 29881 and 29874 be billed together?

Hence, CMS will not allow coding CPT code 29874 and 29877 along with other major arthroscopic procedures CPT code 29881 or 29880 on same knee and same compartment.

Does CPT code 29888 include allograft?

There is no CPT code for the reconstitution of tendon allograft. The work associated with this is included in the payment for CPT 29888.

What does CPT code 29999 mean?

Endoscopy/Arthroscopy Procedures
CPT® Code 29999 – Endoscopy/Arthroscopy Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System – Codify by AAPC.

What is procedure code 29876?

29876 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, two or more. compartments (e.g., medial or lateral) Note: Involves resection of synovium and/or plica from two or more. compartment. The code 29876 can be assigned in addition to 29881.

What is the CPT code for loose body removal of the knee?

CPT code for arthroscopic loose body removal should be coded only if no other procedure is performed in the same compartment of the knee. For loose bodies greater than 1 CM a seperate code can be used. Use CPT code 29873 for Arthroscopic lateral release for patellar dislocations.

What is the CPT code for total knee replacement?

CPT code 27447 is for a total knee replacement 27447 states (arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing [total knee replacement]).

What is the CPT code for left knee pain?

M25.562 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Pain in left knee.

What is the CPT code for MRI of right knee?

ICD-10-PCS Code BQ37ZZZ. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Right Knee. BQ37ZZZ is a valid billable ICD-10 procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Right Knee.