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29891 - Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the

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Procedure / ServiceArthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the
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Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 29868 Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; meniscal transplantation (includes arthrotomy for meniscal insertion), medial or lateral 29891 Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect 29892 Arthroscopically aided repair of large osteochondritis dissecans lesion, talar dome fracture, or tibial plafond

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