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29897 - Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, limited

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Procedure / ServiceArthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, limited
Procedure / Service Description

Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 29894 Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; with removal of loose body or foreign body 29895 Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; synovectomy, partial 29897 Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, limited 29898 Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive 29899 Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; with ankle arthrodesis

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