Meljmichon
Guest
Hi All,
I am having trouble coding a : Decompression of Lateral Parameniscal Cyst.
Here is an overview of the OP Note.
Proc: Right Knee Arthroscopic Partial Medial & Lateral Meniscectomy.
Decompression of Lateral Parameniscal Cyst.
Decompression of Parameniscal Cyst: Using the straight biter through the horizontal cleavage plane of the lateral meniscus, a decompression of the cyst was performed. The shaver was then brought to the horizontal cleavage plane, placed on suction, and the cyst was milked. You could see the cystic fluid to come into the joint and then be removed by suction.
I know that the Par Men & Lat Meniscectomy is : 29880 but cannot code the Decompression. I was thinking 27347 - Excision of Lesion Knee. I just don't know if technically it is an excision when it is just decompressed? If so would that be included in the 29880?
Thank you
Melanie
I am having trouble coding a : Decompression of Lateral Parameniscal Cyst.
Here is an overview of the OP Note.
Proc: Right Knee Arthroscopic Partial Medial & Lateral Meniscectomy.
Decompression of Lateral Parameniscal Cyst.
Decompression of Parameniscal Cyst: Using the straight biter through the horizontal cleavage plane of the lateral meniscus, a decompression of the cyst was performed. The shaver was then brought to the horizontal cleavage plane, placed on suction, and the cyst was milked. You could see the cystic fluid to come into the joint and then be removed by suction.
I know that the Par Men & Lat Meniscectomy is : 29880 but cannot code the Decompression. I was thinking 27347 - Excision of Lesion Knee. I just don't know if technically it is an excision when it is just decompressed? If so would that be included in the 29880?
Thank you
Melanie