Bone graft 20902 with ACL reconstruction

bsmith@weoc.combsmith@weoc.com
in Orthopedics
Dr. is billing 20902 in addition to 29888 as a bone-tendon-bone autograft was used. I know that tendon graft is included but is a bone graft separately reported?

Any input is greatly appreciated as always!

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  • MZBLACKMON12MZBLACKMON12
    edited May 2017
    CMS states:

    Codes for obtaining autogenous bone grafts, cartilage, tendon, fascia lata
    grafts or other tissues through separate incisions are to be used only when
    the graft is not already listed as part of the basic procedure.
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