ivonneatanacio
Guru
Dr, did a debriment of lateral meniscus, need a code???
Should I use Unlisted? he also did Multiple Synovectomy and Chondroplasty
Should I use Unlisted? he also did Multiple Synovectomy and Chondroplasty
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Wiki Need Code Help
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DOVERRED
Guest
Should post a op note...but anyway most likely it will be 29881 and maybe 29877 if done in a different compartment ....
ivonneatanacio
Guru
Thanks for info, However can not bill 29877 with any other code therefore; can not bill this code
tiavrban
Contributor
If the chondroplasty was done in a different compartment than the meniscectomy you can bill G0289. Be sure the op note supports billing this separately. 
DOVERRED
Guest
Yes..i work on the facility side and i use the g0289 on medicare cases only and use the 29877 -59 for non medicare.... Getting reimbursed with no problems,,,,,u are allowed 1 cpt code per compartment ..so i make sure the chondroplasty is done in a different compartment per op note documentation...
ivonneatanacio
Guru
Thank you very much!!!!