Surgeon performed an arthroscopy of the right knee, with limited synovectomy and shaving of articular cartilage.
Identify the terms used to look up the code selection in the Alphabetic Index. Assign CPT codes to the case. If applicable, append CPT modifiers. What will be an ideal response?
Index:
Arthroscopy, Surgical, Knee
Code(s):
29877-RT (Code 29875 should not be assigned; it is a “separate procedure” code and is considered to be an integral part of the procedure.)
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