Type 1 Excludes. current injury-see Alphabetic Index; post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint (M18.2-M18.3)post-traumatic osteoarthritis of hip (M16.4-M16.5)post-traumatic osteoarthritis of knee (M17.2-M17.3)post-traumatic osteoarthritis NOS ()post-traumatic osteoarthritis of other single joints ()
Oct 01, 2021 · Arthroscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure. 2017 - New Code 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt. Z53.33 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
500 results found. Showing 1-25: ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.169 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Postdysenteric arthropathy, unspecified knee. Post-dysenteric arthropathy of knee; Postdysenteric arthropathy of knee. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.169. Postdysenteric arthropathy, unspecified knee.
500 results found. Showing 1-25: ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.111 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Postdysenteric arthropathy, right shoulder. Post-dysenteric arthropathy of right shoulder; Postdysenteric arthritis of bilateral shoulders; Postdysenteric arthritis of right shoulder; Postdysenteric arthropathy of right shoulder.
An important HCPCS code is G0289, Arthroscopy, knee, surgical, for removal of loose body, debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty) at the time of other surgical knee arthroscopy in a different compartment of the same knee. This code is used for Medicare to report the procedure in that description, when performed in a separate compartment of the knee during the same operative session. It is not appropriate to use code 29877 even with a modifier.
29876 for the extensive synovectomy is the only code reported. G0289 for the loose body is NOT CODED because the synovectomy was done in the same compartment as the loose body and therefore it was not in a separate compartment and is not to be coded.
Slippery and flexible, hyaline (articular) cartilage within the knee joint allows, has less friction than two pieces of glass placed together. This allows the joint to move with minimal friction in a healthy knee. There are two primary types of cartilage in the knee:
29880 Arthroscopy medial and lateral meniscectomy G0289 for the Arthroscopic removal of a loose body in a separate compartment 29880 is coded for the medial AND lateral meniscectomy Since the loose body removal was done in a separate compartment (patellofemoral), the G0289 is coded.
29888 – ACL Repair G0289 - Arthroscopy, knee, surgical, for removal of loose body, debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty) at the time of other surgical knee arthroscopy in a different compartment of the same knee
Diagnostic arthroscopies are used to examine and diagnose problems in the knee joint; surgical arthroscopies are used to treat diseased or damaged areas such as torn menisci, chondromalacia, or inflamed synovium.
As such, do not report 29875 with other arthroscopic procedures in the same knee. You may only report 29875 when it’s the only arthroscopic procedure performed on the knee. Compartments are not recognized for the purpose of reporting this code.
Three compartments comprise the knee: medial, lateral, and patellofemoral. The medial compartment includes the medial femoral condyle, medial tibial plateau, and medial meniscus. The lateral compartment consists of the lateral femoral condyle, lateral tibial plateau, and lateral meniscus. And the patellofemoral compartment includes the patella, patellofemoral joint, intercondylar femoral notch, suprapatellar pouch, and the trochlea.
Sudden or direct pressure to the knee, as well as forced rotation, deep squatting, or heavy lifting, can lead to meniscus injuries. Degeneration and overuse can weaken the cartilage, making the menisci prone to tears. Treatment for meniscus damage depends on the size, type, and location of the tear.
Most surgeons treat meniscus tears with arthroscopic surgery, which involves inserting a thin, flexible fiber-optic device into a small incision in the knee. The surgeon then maneuvers tools through the arthroscope or additional incisions in the knee.
The surgeon then maneuvers tools through the arthroscope or additional incisions in the knee. Meniscectomy codes include: 29880 Arthroscopy, knee, surgical with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment (s), when performed. ...
Although the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) bundles 29877 Arthroscopy, knee, surgical debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty) and the meniscal repair codes, with a “0” modifier indicator, which typically means you cannot separately report the codes under any circumstance, Medicare allows providers to separately report chondroplasty with meniscal repairs if performed in a different compartment of the same knee. Medicare instructs coders to use HCPCS Level II code G0289 Arthroscopy, knee, surgical, for removal of loose body, foreign body, debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty) at the time of other surgical knee arthroscopy in a different compartment of the same knee. Do not separately report chondroplasty if another surgery is performed in the same compartment.