CPT Knowledgebase - May 16, 2018

A patient presents with a history of partial knee replacement several years ago. Due to mechanical complication with anteromedial extrusion of the meniscal (polyethylene) bearing (size 5), it was necessary to remove and replace the bearing (unicompartmental arthroplasty) with a size 6. Should code 27599 (unlisted) or 27486 (revision of a total knee arthroplasty) be reported for this procedure?

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