CPT^® 29895, Under Endoscopy/Arthroscopy Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 29895 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy/Arthroscopy Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System.

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The provider examines the inside of the tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints of the ankle with an arthroscope to inspect and repair the membrane between the bony surfaces and the joint capsule. She inserts instruments and excises the portion of synovial tissue that has become inflamed, causing the patient pain and limitation of motion.

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29895 or 29897?

[SIZE=2][FONT=arial]I would bill a 29895 as "[COLOR=#000000]motorized shaver is then used to remove the synovium." is common in the procedure an is not considered debridement.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]... [ Read More ]

29895 or 29897?

Need help determining if this is considered a synovectomy (29895) or debridement (29897): ICD-10: Chronic Synovitis - M65.872 Procedure: "...the anterior lateral ankle was transilluminated and a l... [ Read More ]

What CPT code is used for ankle arthroscopy with joint release?

I am not certain what your physician meant by "Joint Release" without seeing the Postoperative Diagnosis and/or the Description of Procedure. The term "implies" the release &/or removal of intra-arti... [ Read More ]

Brostrom repair

HI My provider's procedure was arthroscopy with synovectomy and a Brostrom repair. Can I bill 27698 along with 29895? Or just the 27698 due to the arthroscopic procedure turned into an open procedur... [ Read More ]

Can 29895 be billed with 29897 & 29891

According to the NCCI edits 29895 is a column two code to 29897 but a modifier is allowed. Just my opinion, but in your op note the synovectomy seems incidental to the other procedures so I would not... [ Read More ]

Can 29895 be billed with 29897 & 29891

Hello, Can 29895 be billed with 29897 & 29891? I got a edit saying 29895 was a component of comprehensive code 29897. But I found this on AANA and I am now questioning myself. CPT Code: 29897 Arthro... [ Read More ]

Need ankle expert please!! unsure on this??

1. Rt ankle arthroscopy w/synovectomy- either inclusive to #2 or 29895 2. Arthroscopic distal tibial bone spur excision- 29894 3. medial malleolar osteotomy w/ repair- 28302 ? or 27766 or both? 4. ope... [ Read More ]

Lateral open ligamen reconstruction

Let me preface my reply with… I’m not a certified coder yet because I’m still in school for billing and coding. I am set to graduate soon and I have practical experience in at least successfully... [ Read More ]

Lateral open ligamen reconstruction

We just started with an orthopedic surgeon and am asking for help with this procedure please (CPT codes) I am thinking 29895 and 27696? Thanks for everyones help. PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Left ankle ... [ Read More ]

need help 29898 ?

______Need helpwith this one. Would cpt codes 29898 AND 29895 be a good choice ?Someone else suggest 29891 not sure if I agree What dx would you choose. 732.7 ? POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: Right... [ Read More ]

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