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Archive > September, 2008 Vol. IX, No. 9

Coding & Billing

When to Report Synovectomy Separately

G. John Verhovshek, MA, CPC

When reviewing synovectomy claims, look to the surgeon's documentation for evidence that the procedure occurred in a different knee compartment than other, same-session arthroscopic procedures. If so, you may be able to enhance reimbursement — depending on the surgeon's reason for clearing the synovium.

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