DOES ANYONE KNOW A CPT CODE FOR AN ARTHROSCOPIC REMOVAL OF A GANGLION ON THE KNEE JOIN?

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DOES ANYONE KNOW A CPT CODE FOR AN ARTHROSCOPIC REMOVAL OF A GANGLION ON THE KNEE JOIN?

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nshoreortho 07-03-2008, 8:42 AM
lOOKING FOR A CPT CODE FOR AN ARTHROSCOPIC REMOVAL AF A GANGLION ON THE KNEE JOINT? tHANKS!!!

Re: DOES ANYONE KNOW A CPT CODE FOR AN ARTHROSCOPIC REMOVAL OF A GANGLION ON THE KNEE JOIN?

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Jane 07-03-2008, 4:42 PM

27347? Excision of lesion of meniscus or capsule(eg. cyst, ganglion), knee.

jane

Re: DOES ANYONE KNOW A CPT CODE FOR AN ARTHROSCOPIC REMOVAL OF A GANGLION ON THE KNEE JOIN?

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born 2 code 07-03-2008, 10:53 PM

Since the procedure description states that its an Arthroscopic surgery, I would suggest 29870. If its wrong, patrons pls suggest.

Chris.