Table 2.
Procedure description and related current procedural terminology and diagnosis-related group codes
| Description of procedure | CPT code | APC/DRG codes used |
|---|---|---|
| Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial or lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed | 29,881 | 5113 |
| Osteotomy | 27,705 | 494 |
| Total knee replacement | 27,447 | 470 |
APC ambulatory payment classification; CPT current procedural terminology; DRG diagnosis-related group without complications