CPT Knowledgebase - Jan 11, 2016

What is the appropriate CPT code to report an arthroscopic subspine (anterior inferior iliac spine [AIIS]) decompression performed at the hip joint? The AIIS is anatomically located just superior to the acetabulum. The patient suffers from prominent AIIS associated with labral tearing. Arthroscopically, the AIIS is exposed, and aspects of the AIIS are resected with a 5.5 mm bur.

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