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LCD for code 29877
I'm an Insurance Analyst for an orthopaedic group and work all Medicare advantage plans. Well I received a denial for code 29877 stating "THE ICD9 CODES ON THE CLAIM DOES NOT SUPPORT THE BILLED CHARGE". Now the code is billed alone so I know the code is valid per the Medicare guidelines due to it is not billed with any other codes. I just can't find an LCD for the code, if there is one because I've never had this code to deny for this reason before. Please help.
Gizelle
re: LCD for code 29877
What is the ICD-9 code that was linked to CPT® 29877 and who is the Medicare carrier?
re: LCD for code 29877
ICD9 code was 715.16 and healthspring is the carrier
re: LCD for code 29877
Chondroplasty 29877....chondromalacia patella 717.7.