Can CPT 29875 and 29877 be billed together?

you would never bill the 29877 with the 29875 for Medicare. If the documentation supports a seperate compartment then you would need to change it to G0289.

What is a femoral condyle?

Femoral Condyles – Anatomy: The femoral condyles are located on the end of the thigh bone, or the femur. They are covered by articular cartilage and function as a shock absorber for the knee.

What is the difference between CPT 29881 and 29882?

Modifier 59 is appended to CPT code 29881 to indicate a distinct separate procedure in a different anatomic location (lateral repair vs medial meniscectomy). Although CPT code 29882 does not bundle the chondroplasty, CPT code 29881 precludes the reporting of the chondroplasty in the patellofemoral compartment.

How do you find a lateral femoral condyle fracture?

Osteochondral fracture of the lateral femoral condyle of the left knee was found by knee arthroscopy (Fig. 2 D). X-ray examination of right knee joint: free bone mass can be seen at the anterior edge of the femur in the knee joint.

Can osteochondral fractures of the lateral condyle of the femur be treated?

Although osteochondral fractures of lateral condyle of femur are rare, such diseases can cause significant knee joint pain and joint degeneration. With the improvement of medical processes, diseases in the knee joint are more and more inclined to be treated with minimally invasive treatment under arthroscopy.

What is the best procedure for a torn medial femur condyle?

Procedure: 1.Tibail tubercle osteotomy right , 2.Lateral Release right knee 3. Chondroplasty right patella 4. Chondroplasty of the right medial femoral condyle.

Why is the flexion knee joint used to expose the femoral condyle?

The flexion knee joint is convenient to expose the wound of the femoral condyle. (A) The fresh 1.5 cm × 1.5 cm fracture surface of the lateral condyle of femur was found under arthroscopy. The bone mass is missing at the fracture.