How would meniscal trephination of the knee be reported? Trephination may be carried out to

How would meniscal trephination of the knee be reported? Trephination may be carried out to create small vascular access channels using a 22-gauge spinal needle. The needle is placed through the portals of the skin and pierces the periphery of the meniscus at 5-mm intervals traveling radially through the meniscus and tear site.

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CPT Knowledgebase - Dec 12, 2012