Wiki 27599 - need an alternate CPT code

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Coding denial:

Detail procedure: # 1A diagnositic arthroscopy was proformed. (29870)
#2 A small midline anterior incision was made. The paratenon was split in the midline. The abnormal tissue in the proximal patellar tendon was excised. A bur was used to smooth out the bony bump at the distal patella. The tendon was then repaired side to side with the paratenon. The incision was closed with 2-0 suture.

What should I code for the 2nd part? I utlized 27599.Was I right?

Thanks,
 
Willow123 said:
Coding denial:

Detail procedure: # 1A diagnositic arthroscopy was proformed. (29870)
#2 A small midline anterior incision was made. The paratenon was split in the midline. The abnormal tissue in the proximal patellar tendon was excised. A bur was used to smooth out the bony bump at the distal patella. The tendon was then repaired side to side with the paratenon. The incision was closed with 2-0 suture.

What should I code for the 2nd part? I utlized 27599.Was I right?

Thanks,
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did you look at 27380 patella tendon repair?
 
also do not code the diagnostic arthroscopy. Once a definitive procedure is performed you no longer code the diagnostic of the same area.
 
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