LStana
Networker
Hello. I am having a very difficult time coding meniscectomy, chondroplasty, and synovectomy. I am unsure if I am allowed to bill 29880 with a 29876 in this circumstance: Procedure is Arthorscopic partial medial and lateral meniscectomies, chondroplasty and extensive synovectomy (down into the lateral gutter, into the intercondylar notch area where the anterior cruciate ligament was debrided, and into the medial gutter and back up in the suprapatellar pouch). This is for a Medicare patient. At what point can I bill for the extensive synovectomy? And, can I bill a G0289 for the chondroplasty? Any help/suggestions is much appreciated. Thank you.