Documenting Meniscectomy Procedure – Know the Medical Codes [Infographic]

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A torn meniscus, an injury that occurs when you kneel, squat, or lift something heavy, is quite common among athletes and active individuals. Meniscectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of a torn meniscus. Orthopedic surgeons conducting this procedure should correctly document the procedure in the patient’s medical record. Outsourcing orthopedic medical billing and coding tasks to a reliable medical billing company can help physicians simplify the documentation process.

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Documenting Meniscectomy Procedure

Holding a CPC certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Natalie is a seasoned professional actively managing medical billing, medical coding, verification, and authorization services at OSI.

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