Jan 25, 2012 · Doctor repaired the patellar tendon ( 27380 ), but then he states the medial and lateral retinaculum was torn, and he repaired ( sutured ) the medial and the lateral retinaculum.

Mar 23, 2023 · 27405 or 27427 or 27429? Diagnosis is Right knee lateral retinaculum tear. Op report states: The patient's right lower extremity was prepped and draped in a sterile manner, after which …

Summary In this procedure, the provider incises or divides the tight lateral retinaculum, a band of fibrous tissue on the outer side of the knee that supports the patella in its position against the thigh's femur …

Jan 1, 2001 · CPT does not have a definitive code for an open repair of the medial retinaculum (the closest is 27425, lateral retinacular release, any method).

Sep 21, 2017 · Reefing of the medial parapatellar retinaculum and distal quadriceps along with a lateral release was done for lateral subluxation of the patella. I looked up reefing, and it's described as …

Nov 15, 2016 · In the index, if you look under Sprain (joint) (ligament)>knee>patellar ligament> The index directs you to S76.11_ _. There is a note that it includes injury of the patellar ligament (tendon).

Nov 30, 2009 · How do I code a Repair of the Torn Medial and Lateral Retinaculum? And can it be coded along with a patellar tendon repair?

Jul 17, 2009 · :confused:Hello coders, what code is used for repair of medial and lateral retinacular tears of the knee? The quadiceps tendon was repaired at the same time...

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Jan 13, 2011 · Need help none of us here agree here is the op report- diagnosis: Extensive tear of the medial retinaculum or capsule right knee, medial parapatellar right retinaculum or capsule right knee …