KNEE ARTHROSCOPY Procedures and Related CPT and ICD-9 Procedure Codes

CPT Code CPT Description ICD -9 Procedure
29871 Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; for infection, lavage and drainage 8016
29874 for removal of loose body or foreign body (e.g. Osteochondritis
dissecans fragmentation, chondral fragmentation)
8016
29875 synovectomy, limited (e.g. Plica or shelf resection) (separate
procedure)
8076
29876 synovectomy, major, two or more compartments (e.g. medial or
lateral)
8076
29877 debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty) 8086
29879 abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary)
or multiple drilling or microfracture
8147
29880 with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal
shaving)
806
29881 with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal
shaving)
806
29882 with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral) 8147
29883 with meniscus repair (medial AND lateral) 8147
29884 with lysis of adhesions, with or without manipulation (separate
procedure)
8046
29885 drilling for osteochondritis dissecans with bone grafting, with or
without internal fixation (including debridement of base of lesion)
8147
29886 drilling for intact osteochondritis dissecans lesion 8147
29887 drilling for intact osteochondritis dissecans lesion with internal
fixation
8147
29888 Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament
repair/augmentation or reconstruction
8145
29889 Arthroscopically aided posterior cruciate ligament
repair/augmentation or reconstruction
8145