2011年6月14日 · Are Autograft and Allograft both included in 29888 Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction? Where can I find this information in writing if they are indeed included? My physician will want to know. I have the coding companion, but it does not specifically state the information, (that I can locate...

2013年7月30日 · Doctor performed "anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft". Would I code 27416 and 29888?

2010年1月6日 · A provider performed a 29888 w/29881. Documentation is appropriate for the services reported. He also performed a hamstring autograft and didn't report it. I found an Orthopedic Coding Alert that states the hamstring autograft is inclusive to 29888. Can anyone tell me if and why this is correct

2012年5月1日 · if autograft is used then you can use 20924 (Tendon graft, from a distance (eg, palmaris, toe extensor, plantaris)) if it was harvested from other leg. For graft if coding for facility if allograft is used you can try use C1763 Connective tissue, nonhuman (includes synthetic)/C1763 Connective tissue, nonhuman (includes synthetic)/L8699 ...

2002年5月1日 · Two small portions of hamstring tendon are harvested (autograft) to create the new ACL. Donor tendon, or allograft, is used to create the new ACL. In all three methods, the new tendon is inserted through holes drilled in the tibia and femur, pulled through, and secured in position with bio-absorbable or metal screws.

2010年5月17日 · I would really appreciate your assistance with clarification: When an ACL reconstruction is performed (29888) - is the allograft included in the procedure? Is a hamstring autograft included as well? Thanks Denise

1999年11月1日 · Instead of using the technique of scraping to encourage the growth of new cartilage, some physicians are turning to the use of cartilage plugs, an osteochondral autograft transplant (OAT) procedure. The OAT is so new it is coded as 29909 (unlisted procedure, arthroscopy). And on the horizon is the autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI).

2014年2月17日 · Procedure: Revision ACL Reconstruction with Hamstring Autograft and Medial Meniscal Repair Billing: CPT 29888 [failed ACL reconstruction] CPT 29882 [meniscal repair Can I also bill for removal of the previous screw fixation. Hamstring Autograft was used in the revision, but do not think this is billable.

2002年7月1日 · CPT uses two separate phrases for procedures where autograft material is used: "with autograft (includes obtaining graft)" for code 25405, and simply "with autograft" for code 25425. When the descriptor does not state "includes obtaining graft," a separate code (20900 or 20902) may be reported as long as the graft came from a distant site or ...

2011年3月2日 · I need to know the correct HCPCS code a hospital would use to bill for a structural bone allograft - not morselized, a solid piece of bone. I believe C9359 is for the injectable putty & C9362 is for the moldable putty, but what do you use for a structural bone allograft? I thought about C1762...