G0289 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical, for removal of loose body, foreign body, debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty) at the time of other surgical knee arthroscopy in a different compartment of the same knee

Long description

Arthroscopy, knee, surgical, for removal of loose body, foreign body, debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty) at the time of other surgical knee arthroscopy in a different compartment of the same knee

Short description

Arthro, loose body + chondro

Pricing indicator

11 Priced using national RVUs (Physician Fee Schedule)

Medicare coverage

C Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor

BETOS category

P8A Endoscopy - arthroscopy

Added

January 1, 2003

Last change

January 1, 2003 – No change

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