Medical Review - Experimental/Investigational

Meniscal Allograft Transplantation

Description
A previously removed meniscus, the fibrocartilaginous support of the knee joint, is replaced with a cadaver donor meniscus, medial or lateral. 

Policy
Meniscal Transplantation is experimental/investigational due to the lack of long-term studies.

CPT Code
29868

Determined by the Orthopedic Liaison Committee at the January 10, 2007 meeting and approved by the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) April 19,  2007.

(Web Updated 6/2007)

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