Table of content for "Arthro, loose body + chondro" (HCPCS G0289)
General information on the “G0289” code
HCPCS Code: G0289
Long Description: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical, for removal of loose body, foreign body, debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty) at the time of other surgical knee arthroscopy in a different compartment of the same knee
Short Description: Arthro, loose body + chondro
Original information is taken from G0289 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 11 – Price established using national rvu's. Linked To The Physician Fee Schedule.
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A : Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Certification and additional reference information
Coverage
Coverage: C – Carrier judgment
Type of service
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): P8A – Endoscopy - arthroscopy
Type Of Service 1: 2 – Surgery
Misc information
Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 20030101
Code Effective Date: 20030101
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code