BFAITHFUL
Expert
doc performed a medial menisectomy but also did the following, doc wants to bill 29877-59 but not too sure if it shouldn't be 29880 instead?
The lateral compartment was entered and lateral meniscus was palpated along superior and inferior articular surfaces along its entirety. No areas of tear or detachment were found. There was noted to be some degenerative fraying of the medial edge this was debrided to a stable edge with the Mitek radiofrequency probe. The lateral articular surfaces were noted to have grade II to III chondromalacia and no eburnated bone was found.
Thank you
The lateral compartment was entered and lateral meniscus was palpated along superior and inferior articular surfaces along its entirety. No areas of tear or detachment were found. There was noted to be some degenerative fraying of the medial edge this was debrided to a stable edge with the Mitek radiofrequency probe. The lateral articular surfaces were noted to have grade II to III chondromalacia and no eburnated bone was found.
Thank you