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29871 - Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Infection, Lavage & Drainage

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Procedure / ServiceArthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Infection, Lavage & Drainage
Procedure / Service Description

acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List - 29868 Insertion), Medial Or Lateral 29870 Arthroscopy, Knee, Dx, W/Wo Synovial Bx (Sep Proc) 29871 Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Infection, Lavage & Drainage 29873 Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; W/Lateral Release 29874 Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Removal, Loose/Fb

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