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MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES
 KNEE
                                                                                                        Asst   Surg     Anae
# E496 Repair medial or lateral meniscus, includes when rendered
           debridement of attachment site .................................... add  336.65
      Note:
      1.E495 is not eligible for payment in addition to E496 for the same meniscus.
      2.Trimming of a meniscus does not constitute E495 or E496.
      3.E489 and/or E494 and/or E498 are not eligible for payment in addition to E496 for
        debridement of attachment site.
    ARTHROTOMY
# R412 Knee - with or without removal of loose body .........................                            6     207.90    7
# R413 Osteochondritis dissecans with drilling and/or internal fixation                                  6     267.25    7
       ASPIRATION
        See Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures - Injections or Infusions.
    BIOPSY
    Bone/joint
  Z870 - needle.................................................................................               120.70    6
# Z242 - open ...................................................................................        6     193.00    7
    Soft tissue
# Z228 - open ...................................................................................               97.35    6
  Z219 Muscle needle biopsy, soft tissue, per site .............................                                34.05
    DENERVATION/DECOMPRESSION
# R426 Denervation of knee, by open surgical exposure....................                         6            258.00    7
      [Commentary:
      For Denervation/Decompression of peripheral nerves see page X12-X13.]

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