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Surgical & Procedural Care → Orthopedic Surgery
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5 Characters
e.g. M23.22, M54.5
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Procedure Descriptor:
CPT 29881
Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial or lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/chondroplasty of same or separate compartment.
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Global Period: 90 Days
Fee Tier: ASC Tier 2 / OMFS Table A
ICD-10 Terminology:
ICD M23.22
Derangement of meniscus due to old tear or injury, medial meniscus, right knee.
Compliance Directives:
Medical necessity crosswalk confirmed. Ensure lateral site modifier (RT or LT) is appended on CMS-1500 box 24D. Operative report must state specific compartment operated upon.
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