Microfracture?

Question:

Can microfractures be billed separately with meniscectomies when performed to promote healing? I have not been able to find any clear guidance on this. Thanks!

Answer:

Great question. While there is no CPT guidance specific to meniscectomies, CPT does address a related concept in the context of notchplasty performed to enhance the healing response for meniscal repairs. In that situation, CPT indicates that the notchplasty is considered part of the meniscal repair procedure and is not separately reportable.

Applying this same principle, a microfracture procedure performed solely to promote healing following a meniscectomy would likewise be considered inclusive to the primary procedure.

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*This response is based on the best information available as of 09/10/26.