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