CPT code 29883 refers to a surgical procedure that uses a camera and tools to fix damage inside the knee, specifically focusing on repairing two cushioning pads known as the medial and lateral meniscus.
Procedure Explanation:
This procedure involves inserting a small camera into the knee through a tiny cut. The camera helps surgeons see the inside of the knee clearly. Using additional small cuts, the surgeon places tools into the knee to repair both the inside and outside cushions of the knee, known as the meniscus. This process does not include any significant repairs to the knee’s other parts, like ligaments or bones.
Common Names:
- Knee Arthroscopy for Meniscus Repair
- Arthroscopic Meniscal Surgery
- Knee Scope with Dual Meniscus Repair
Relative Value Units (RVU):
The RVUs associated with this code are 11.77.
How This Procedure Appears:
- Operating Room Schedule Name: Knee Arthroscopy with Medial and Lateral Meniscus Repair
- Surgical Consent Form Name: Arthroscopic Surgery for Repair of Both Knee Menisci
Typical Patients and Diagnoses:
People who typically need this surgery are those with knee pain due to tears in both sides of the meniscus. These injuries often happen to athletes, seniors, or anyone experiencing sharp, ongoing knee pain after a twist or fall.
Associated ICD-10 Codes:
- M23.2: This code is used for a tear in the cartilage, or meniscus, of the knee that doesn’t result from an injury.
- S83.241A: This code describes a tear in the right knee’s medial cartilage due to a traumatic injury, like a sports accident.
- S83.242A: This code specifies a tear in the left knee’s medial cartilage due to a sudden injury.
Summary
In summary, code 29883 describes a procedure where doctors use tiny instruments and a camera to fix the inner and outer cushioning of the knee. Typical ICD-10 codes associated with 29883 include M23.2 (meniscus tear due to degeneration) and S83.241A (right knee medial tear from injury).
Disclaimer
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