Understand CMS G codes, bundling packages for maximal payments

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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