CPT Knowledgebase - Oct 24, 2011

The surgeon describes an arthroscopic procedure of the knee wherein all compartments were visualized and probed using arthroscopic instruments. Upon removal of the instruments, the knee was manipulated to break up joint adhesions with significant improvement in the range of motion. The portal sites were closed. Is it appropriate to report codes 29870-59 and 27570 for this procedure, or should code 29884 be reported instead?

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