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Coding Arthroscopy/Meniscectomy/Chondroplasty Combo Encounters

Published on Thu Dec 03, 2020

Question: After a level-three new patient office/outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) service, the orthopedist performs an arthroscopy with meniscectomy and a chondroplasty on a patient’s left knee. How should I proceed with the claim? Can I report codes for the E/M, the meniscectomy, and the chondroplasty? Tennessee Subscriber Answer: You’ll be able to report an E/M and a meniscectomy code, [...]
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