2026 CPT Knee Arthroscopy Made Simple

Knee arthroscopy coding can become confusing quickly. Correct code selection depends not only on what procedure was performed, but also on which knee compartment was treated and what CPT includes in the primary procedure.

This downloadable PDF turns those rules into a clear, practical coding process.

Inside the guide, you will learn how to:

• Understand the medial, lateral, and patellofemoral compartments

• Distinguish diagnostic from surgical knee arthroscopy

• Code medial, lateral, and bilateral meniscectomy correctly

• Differentiate meniscectomy from meniscus repair

• Code chondroplasty and recognize when it is already included

• Distinguish chondroplasty from abrasion arthroplasty, drilling, and microfracture

• Differentiate limited from major synovectomy

• Code loose body removal and lysis of adhesions

• Understand osteochondral autograft vs allograft procedures

• Recognize ACL and PCL reconstruction codes

• Apply same session and same compartment CPT instructions

• Identify common knee arthroscopy coding mistakes

• Read operative reports using a practical documentation checklist

The guide also includes:

• Detailed medical illustrations

• Quick reference coding tables

• 20 realistic practice cases with answers and detailed rationales

• 5 Reverse Analysis cases using Hoang Nguyen’s signature method

• A final knee arthroscopy coding checklist

Each practice case includes the answer and rationale directly below the case, making it easy to check your work and understand why the code is correct.

Designed for working medical coders and students preparing for CPC, COC, CCS, CCS-P, and other coding certification examinations.

Written by Hoang Nguyen, BS, CCS, CCS-P, CIRCC, CCVTC

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