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Wiki Meniscus Tear

Thread starter lredd
Start date Aug 12, 2010

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Aug 12, 2010

Any suggestions on a CPT code for a meniscus tear found during an ORIF?

27403 states "arthrotomy with meniscus repair" but this is not a separate incision, it is done during the same incision as the ORIF.

Thanks for any suggestions!

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