kdsampson
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I'm not sure if I should use 29867 or 29879 on this. Also, Dr. did a PRP injection, would that be bundled as well? An article from Becker's ASC says it is, but I can't really find anything else on it other than PRP's are usually considered investigational.
Here's the report-
He was noted to have an approx. 8x1 cm full thickness chondral lesion on the weight-bearing portion of the medial femoral condyle. Utilizing a shaver, the synovium was debrided from around the chondral lesion. A shaver was then used to remove the calcified cartilage from the base of the lesion. Utilizing the Arthrex power pick, a microfracture was performed on the lesion. The area was again shaved. Blood was drawn and spun down and the morselized cartilage was mixed with PRP. This was then injected into the lesion and smoothed down with a freer. Fibrin glue was placed over the top and this was allowed to sit for 5 minutes. Upon completion of this, the remaining PRP was injected into the joint.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Kimberly
Here's the report-
He was noted to have an approx. 8x1 cm full thickness chondral lesion on the weight-bearing portion of the medial femoral condyle. Utilizing a shaver, the synovium was debrided from around the chondral lesion. A shaver was then used to remove the calcified cartilage from the base of the lesion. Utilizing the Arthrex power pick, a microfracture was performed on the lesion. The area was again shaved. Blood was drawn and spun down and the morselized cartilage was mixed with PRP. This was then injected into the lesion and smoothed down with a freer. Fibrin glue was placed over the top and this was allowed to sit for 5 minutes. Upon completion of this, the remaining PRP was injected into the joint.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Kimberly