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What is the difference between 27446 and 27447?
CPT® codes 27446 and 27447 differ based on one key word: “OR” vs. “AND.” Code 27446 indicates a partial knee replacement (including either the medial OR the lateral compartment) was performed; whereas, 27447 indicates a total knee replacement (including both the medial AND lateral compartments) was performed.
What is the CPT code for total knee arthroplasty?
27446
Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty (CPT code 27446) For coverage guidelines, refer to the UnitedHealthcare Commercial Medical Policy titled Surgery of the Knee.
What is the CPT code for left total knee replacement?
Total Knee Arthroplasty 27447
| CPT Coding | Technique |
|---|---|
| Indications | Complications |
| Contraindications | Follow-up Care |
| Alternatives | Outcomes |
| Pre-op Planning / Special Considerations | Review References |
What is the CPT code for right knee?
Use 20610 for a major joint or bursa, such as the shoulder, knee, or hip joint, or the subacromial bursa when no ultrasound guidance is used for needle placement.
What are the 10 steps to reviewing an operative report?
- Step 2: Note the pre- and post-operative diagnoses.
- Step 3: Read the general statement of the procedure.
- Step 4: Check for complications.
- Step 5: Note the pathology specimen.
- Step 6: Check the EBL.
- Step 7: Review the findings.
- Step 8: Note the indications.
- Step 9: Read the description of the procedure(s) carefully.
What are the seven steps to accurate coding?
Terms in this set (7)
- locate the diagnosis in patients health record.
- determine main term of stated diagnosis.
- find main term in alphabetic index.
- read and apply any notes or instructions.
- cross reference code found in alphabetic index.
- read and be guided by conventions and symbols.
- code to highest level of specificity.
What is the CPT code 27446?
CMS also identified CPT code 27446 Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment as a Harvard-valued service with Annual Allowed Charges Greater than $10 million.
What is included in CPT code 27486?
CPT® Code 27486 – Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint – Codify by AAPC.
Can CPT codes 29881 and 29875 be billed together?
Both procedures code 29881 and 29875 were performed on the same anatomically related region (knee); therefore, 29875 cannot be reported with 29881 and the use of modifier 59 is not supported. As a result, reimbursement is not recommended.
What is the CPT code 29877?
Group 1 Codes:
| CODE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 29877 | ARTHROSCOPY, KNEE, SURGICAL; DEBRIDEMENT/SHAVING OF ARTICULAR CARTILAGE (CHONDROPLASTY) |
| 29999 | UNLISTED PROCEDURE, ARTHROSCOPY |