Arthroscopy CPT codes

Arthroscopic knee surgery for transplantation of a donor meniscus, medial or lateral, including the required arthrotomy for graft insertion.

Arthroscopic surgical transplantation of donor (allograft) osteochondral tissue into a damaged articular cartilage surface of the knee joint.

Arthroscopic repair or augmentation of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) of the knee, performed under endoscopic visualization.

Arthroscopic knee procedure in which osteochondral autograft plugs — harvested from the patient's own joint — are implanted to resurface a focal cartilage defect (e.g., mosaicplasty). Graft harvesting is included in the code.

Arthroscopic surgical repair of the rotator cuff, performed entirely through the shoulder joint via endoscopic technique.

Arthroscopic surgical repair or tightening of the shoulder joint capsule to correct instability or recurrent dislocation.

Arthroscopic surgical repair of a superior labrum anterior and posterior (SLAP) lesion of the shoulder joint.

Arthroscopic hip surgery addressing a pincer-type femoroacetabular impingement by reshaping the acetabular rim

Arthroscopic surgical procedure on the hip joint that includes repair of the acetabular labrum.

Arthroscopic surgical fusion of the ankle's tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints, performed through small portals with internal fixation to permanently eliminate motion at the joint.

Arthroscopically assisted treatment of a bicondylar tibial plateau fracture (both medial and lateral condyles), with or without internal fixation.

Arthroscopic hip surgery to reshape the femoral head by removing a cam lesion causing femoroacetabular impingement.

Open arthrotomy of the hip joint for exploration and removal of loose bodies or foreign material

Arthroscopic-assisted anterior cruciate ligament repair or augmentation of the knee, performed endoscopically.

Arthroscopically assisted treatment of a fracture involving the intercondylar spine and/or tuberosity of the proximal tibia, performed with or without manipulation and with internal or external fixation.

Arthroscopic shoulder surgery involving tenodesis of the long head of the biceps tendon — the tendon is detached from its origin and reanchored to a new fixation point, performed entirely through arthroscopic portals.

Arthroscopic surgical procedure on the subtalar joint that includes fusion (arthrodesis) of the joint surfaces using bone graft and internal fixation.

Arthroscopic knee surgery to repair both the medial and lateral meniscus during a single operative session.

Arthroscopic hip surgery involving chondroplasty, abrasion arthroplasty, and/or partial labral resection to address damaged cartilage or labral pathology.

Arthroscopic surgical procedure on the hip joint involving removal of inflamed synovial membrane tissue.

Arthroscopically aided repair of a unicondylar tibial plateau fracture, with internal fixation when performed; arthroscopy included in the procedure.

Arthroscopic knee surgery for osteochondritis dissecans: drilling of the lesion with bone grafting, with or without internal fixation, including debridement of the lesion base.

Arthroscopic knee surgery for drilling and internal fixation of an osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesion — intact cartilage is drilled to stimulate healing and secured with hardware.

Open arthrotomy of the knee for exploration, drainage of infection, or removal of a foreign body or loose material from the joint space.

Endoscopic release of the plantar fascia at the heel, performed through small portal incisions using a scope to visualize and incise the fascial band.

Arthroscopic hip surgery involving the visualization and extraction of loose or foreign bodies from within the hip joint.

Knee arthroscopy with surgical repair of a torn meniscus in the medial or lateral compartment, including any diagnostic arthroscopy performed at the same session.

Arthroscopic resection of the distal clavicle including its articular surface, performed at the acromioclavicular joint (the Mumford procedure).

Ankle arthroscopy with surgical excision of an osteochondral defect of the talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the subchondral bone when performed.

Arthroscopic surgery of the subtalar joint with removal of damaged tissue, debris, or diseased cartilage from below the ankle.

Knee arthroscopy with abrasion arthroplasty — including chondroplasty where necessary — or multiple drilling or microfracture of articular cartilage.

Diagnostic arthroscopy of the hip joint, with or without synovial tissue biopsy, performed as a separate procedure.

Knee arthroscopy with major synovectomy involving two or more compartments for pathologic synovial disease

Open arthrotomy of the knee with excision of the medial or lateral semilunar cartilage (meniscectomy) through a formal open incision.

Arthroscopic drilling of an intact osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesion of the knee — cartilage is cracked but still attached to underlying bone.

Diagnostic arthroscopy of the knee, with or without synovial biopsy — a separate procedure designation meaning it bundles into any same-session surgical knee arthroscopy.

Arthroscopic surgery on the subtalar joint with removal of a loose or foreign body

Arthroscopically aided repair of a large osteochondritis dissecans lesion, talar dome fracture, or tibial plafond fracture, with or without internal fixation; arthroscopy is included in this code.

Arthroscopically aided treatment of an intercondylar spine or tibial tuberosity fracture of the knee, without internal or external fixation — arthroscopy included in the code.

Knee arthroscopy with surgical debridement or shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty) — does not include meniscal work.

Knee arthroscopy performed specifically to cut and release intra-articular adhesions, with or without manipulation of the joint to restore range of motion.

Open elbow surgery involving joint incision and removal of inflamed synovial tissue (synovectomy) to reduce pain and restore function.

Arthroscopic surgical debridement of the shoulder involving three or more discrete anatomic structures.

Arthroscopic surgical procedure on the elbow involving extensive debridement of damaged tissue, cartilage, or bone within the joint space.

Arthroscopic surgical removal of the entire shoulder joint synovial lining (complete synovectomy), performed endoscopically.

Arthroscopic shoulder surgery to cut and remove adhesions restricting joint motion, with or without manipulation of the shoulder

Arthroscopic surgery of the metacarpophalangeal joint with reduction of a displaced ulnar collateral ligament, such as a Stener lesion.

Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for removal of loose or foreign bodies from the joint

Arthroscopic surgical procedure performed on the elbow joint, including examination and intra-articular treatment of elbow pathology through minimally invasive portals.

Arthroscopic surgical removal of the entire synovial lining of the wrist joint (complete synovectomy) performed through small portals with a scope and instruments.

Open arthrotomy of the acromioclavicular or sternoclavicular joint for exploration, drainage, or removal of a foreign body or loose material.

Surgical arthroscopy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), including any diagnostic component performed during the same session.

Arthroscopic knee surgery removing both the medial and lateral menisci, including any meniscal shaving and chondroplasty of articular cartilage in any compartment when performed.

Ankle arthroscopy with surgical debridement of the tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints — extensive debridement variant.

Surgical arthroscopy of the metacarpophalangeal joint with debridement of the affected MCP joint in the hand.

Knee arthroscopy performed surgically with lateral retinacular release to address lateral compartment tightness or patellar malalignment.

Arthroscopic wrist surgery with internal fixation for fracture or instability — screws or other hardware placed through arthroscopic portals to stabilize carpal bones or correct chronic wrist instability.

Arthroscopic shoulder surgery with limited debridement of one or two discrete structures within the shoulder joint.

Knee arthroscopy with surgical removal of the medial or lateral meniscus, including any associated cartilage shaving or debridement performed in the same or a separate compartment.

Diagnostic arthroscopy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), with or without synovial biopsy, performed as a separate procedure.