Wiki bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft - AAPC
Jul 30, 2013 · Doctor performed "anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft". Would I code 27416 and 29888?
Wiki ACL reconstruction with bone-tendon-bone allograft - AAPC
May 1, 2012 · if autograft is used then you can use 20924 (Tendon graft, from a distance (eg, palmaris, toe extensor, plantaris)) if it was harvested from other leg. For graft if coding for facility if allograft is used you can try use C1763 Connective tissue, nonhuman (includes synthetic)/C1763 Connective tissue, nonhuman (includes synthetic)/L8699 ...
Orthopedic | Meet the Coding Challenges of ACL Reconstruction
May 1, 2002 · Two small portions of hamstring tendon are harvested (autograft) to create the new ACL. Donor tendon, or allograft, is used to create the new ACL. In all three methods, the new tendon is inserted through holes drilled in the tibia and femur, pulled through, and secured in position with bio-absorbable or metal screws.
Wiki ACL repair with hamstring autograft - AAPC
Jan 6, 2010 · A provider performed a 29888 w/29881. Documentation is appropriate for the services reported. He also performed a hamstring autograft and didn't report it. I found an Orthopedic Coding Alert that states the hamstring autograft is inclusive to 29888. Can anyone tell me if and why this is correct
Autograft/Allograft 29888 | Medical Billing and Coding Forum
Jun 14, 2011 · Are Autograft and Allograft both included in 29888 Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction? Where can I find this information in writing if they are indeed included? My physician will want to know. I have the coding companion, but it does not specifically state the information, (that I can locate...
Harvest Reimbursement for Allograft Procedures - AAPC
Jul 1, 2002 · CPT uses two separate phrases for procedures where autograft material is used: "with autograft (includes obtaining graft)" for code 25405, and simply "with autograft" for code 25425. When the descriptor does not state "includes obtaining graft," a separate code (20900 or 20902) may be reported as long as the graft came from a distant site or ...
Orthopedic | Coding for ACL Repair and Microfracture …
Nov 1, 1999 · Instead of using the technique of scraping to encourage the growth of new cartilage, some physicians are turning to the use of cartilage plugs, an osteochondral autograft transplant (OAT) procedure. The OAT is so new it is coded as 29909 (unlisted procedure, arthroscopy). And on the horizon is the autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI).
Gear Up for ACL/PCL Repairs With Surgical Smarts : Surgical …
Jun 6, 2023 · The ACL tear is assessed and an autograft of the patella tendon of quadriceps tendon is taken. The surgeon then debrides the ACL and creates femoral and tibial tunnels. The graft is secured with a screw. A Lachman’s test is performed again to ensure stability, and the wounds are closed. For this claim, you’d report: 29888 for the ACL repair
CPT ® 29888, Under Endoscopy/Arthroscopy Procedures on the
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 29888 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy/Arthroscopy Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System.
Overcoming Problems Coding Multiple Knee Ligament Repairs
Jan 1, 2000 · "Multiple ligament repairs can be a real challenge for a coder unless he or she has a thorough understanding of arthroscopic families and the proper use of modifier -51 (multiple procedures) to indicate that more than one procedure was done at one session.