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Official Description

Implantation of medial knee extraarticular implantable shock absorber spanning the knee joint from distal femur to proximal tibia, open, includes measurements, positioning and adjustments, with imaging guidance (e.g., fluoroscopy)
Short Descr Imp extar knee shck absrb
Coverage Carrier Priced
Pricing Indicator(s) 11 – Physician Fee Schedule - Price established using national RVUs
MPI A – Not applicable, as HCPCS priced under one methodology
ASC Payment Group Code YY – 1/01/2025
BETOS P3D – Major procedure, orthopedic - other
TOS Code(s) 2 – Surgery
Added Date 1/1/2025
Action Code A – Add procedure or modifier code (effective 1/1/2025)
APC Status Indicator Hospital Part B services paid through a comprehensive APC
ASC Payment Indicator Device-intensive procedure added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later; paid at adjusted rate.
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
OTS Orthotic No
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Notes
2026-01-01 Added First appearance of addition in codebook.
2025-01-01 Added Code added.
2025-01-01 Note Clerical change.
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