
Chondral defect | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Jan 4, 2016 · Wondering what people are using for "chondral defect" , i.e. femoral, trochlear, humeral head, etc.
Wiki - Biopsy of Cartilage (MACI) w/ loose body removal. Help!
Feb 4, 2021 · There was significant grade 2 and 3 chondral derangement measuring approximately 2 by 1.5 to 2 cm. Given these findings my recommendation at that point was to …
ICD-10 Code for Patellofemoral disorders- M22.2- Codify by AAPC
ICD-10 code M22.2 for Patellofemoral disorders is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -Other joint disorders .
Wiki - Open Osteochondral Defect Fixation? - AAPC
Mar 23, 2021 · IMPLANTS USED: Arthrex BioCompression chondral screw x1 with chondral dart x2. INDICATIONS FOR SURGERY: The patient is a 17-year-old female who is a high-school …
Coding for Microfracture : You Be the Coder - AAPC
Aug 21, 2007 · Answer: You are correct to report 29881 (Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy [medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving]) for the medial …
ICD-10-CM Code for Chondromalacia patellae, left knee - AAPC
ICD-10 code M22.42 for Chondromalacia patellae, left knee is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -Other joint disorders .
Wiki - ORIF osteochondral patella fragment?? - AAPC
Jul 15, 2017 · Can anyone help with how they would code this? I almost want to just code it as an ORIF patella (27524) but not sure if that's the right way to go. Op note below.. Post-operative …
Code Arthroscopic Chondroplasty, Loose Body Removal With
Apr 24, 2012 · Another code that may pose a challenge for you in reporting the arthroscopic knee procedures is the CPT® code 29874 (Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; for removal of loose body or …
ICD-10-CM Code for Chondromalacia, right knee - AAPC
ICD-10 code M94.261 for Chondromalacia, right knee is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -Chondropathies .
Feb 25, 2014 · Focal chondral defects of the knee, either due to trauma or other conditions such as osteochondritis dissecans, often fail to heal on their own and may be associated with pain, …