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If an arthroscopic medial chondroplasty (29877) or arthroscopic removal of a loose body (29874) in the medial compartment is also performed, the chondroplasty or loose body removal cannot be listed or charged. [...]payment would only be received for the meniscectomy. CMS also will not pay for 29877...

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Published in:Orthopedics Today 2017-07, Vol.37 (7), p.32
Main Author: Beach, William R
Format: Article
Language:English
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Knee
Medicare
Orthopedics
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Summary:If an arthroscopic medial chondroplasty (29877) or arthroscopic removal of a loose body (29874) in the medial compartment is also performed, the chondroplasty or loose body removal cannot be listed or charged. [...]payment would only be received for the meniscectomy. CMS also will not pay for 29877 or 29874, but...
ISSN:0279-5647