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29879 - Drilling/Microfx

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Procedure / ServiceDrilling/Microfx
Procedure / Service Description

acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List - 29877 Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Debridement/Shaving, Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty) Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Abrasion Arthroplasty (W/Chondroplasty)/Multiple 29879 Drilling/Microfx Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or

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