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 |