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29877 - Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Debridement/Shaving, Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty)

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Procedure / ServiceArthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Debridement/Shaving, Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty)
Procedure / Service Description

acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List - Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or 29876 lateral) 29877 Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Debridement/Shaving, Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty) Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Abrasion Arthroplasty (W/Chondroplasty)/Multiple 29879 Drilling/Microfx

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