Reader Question:
Tibial Spine Avulsion and Arthroscopic Repair
Published on Wed Sep 07, 2011
Question:
What surgical and anesthesia codes apply to an arthroscopic repair and tibial spine avulsion? Wyoming Subscriber
Answer:
The correct surgical code is 29850 (
Arthroscopically aided treatment of intercondylar spine[s] and/or tuberosity fracture[s] of the knee, with or without manipulation; without internal or external fixation [includes arthroscopy]). You'll report anesthesia code 01400 (
Anesthesia for open or surgical arthroscopic procedures on knee joint; not otherwise specified) with a base unit value of 4.