KatieGal
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Can someone tell me what dx code they use for this? - The surgeon is releasing the patella during a lateral release.
"Attention was then paid to the lateral release. The arthroscope was switched to the superomedial portal, inflow to the inferomedial portal and cautery to the inferolateral portal. A standard lateral release was performed. At its completion, the patella was inverted to 80? indicating an adequate release. "
Patellofemoral Syndrome is 719.46 He is also doing a medial and lateral meniscectomy (29880).
Thanks for your help.
Kate![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
"Attention was then paid to the lateral release. The arthroscope was switched to the superomedial portal, inflow to the inferomedial portal and cautery to the inferolateral portal. A standard lateral release was performed. At its completion, the patella was inverted to 80? indicating an adequate release. "
Patellofemoral Syndrome is 719.46 He is also doing a medial and lateral meniscectomy (29880).
Thanks for your help.
Kate