Mar 11, 2021 · Did you mean 27422 vs 27427? I have always used 27427 as it's an extra-articular ligament reconstruction. 27422 involves the tendons and/or muscles. Descriptions: 27427 In …

Jun 20, 2005 · Op Report Examination: Take 3 Steps to Bill Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction

Dec 2, 2011 · JULY 2013 MD Strategies Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction The following is an example of an operative report describing a medial patellofemoral ligament …

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 27422 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair, Revision, and/or …

Nov 15, 2016 · Obviously, that's not the same thing as the MPFL. I would agree that you need to use S83.8X_ _ It's specified, there's just no specific code for that ligament like there is for the …

Apr 5, 2010 · My son had knee surgery several months ago. The surgeon's office submitted codes 27422 and 29873 to my insurance carrier. They paid well on 27422 but very little on 29873 …

Jun 5, 2015 · Hi fellow coders - - Just a couple of coding issues that keep recurring - - It is my understanding that it ok to bill removal of loose bodies in the knee 29874 with a meniscectomy …

Feb 20, 2022 · I appreciate the information. Please see below. Vickie Rt knee MPFL reconstruction with semi-T allograft cpt 27428 Rt knee tibial tubercle osteotomy cpt 27418 Rt …

Aug 26, 2010 · Hi All! Can anyone help me coding an open medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction with allograft semitendinosis? Really would appreciate it!! Thank you. Denise

Sep 21, 2017 · Reefing of the medial parapatellar retinaculum and distal quadriceps along with a lateral release was done for lateral subluxation of the patella. I looked up reefing, and it's …