CPT code 27332 represents an open surgical procedure—arthrotomy with excision of either the medial or lateral meniscus of the knee—performed to relieve pain and improve gait. This code captures removal of a damaged meniscal portion through an open approach rather than arthroscopic techniques and is relevant for hospitals and surgical practices that manage complex meniscal pathology or cases unsuitable for minimally invasive repair.

Key national payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise explanation of the clinical context for use of 27332, typical sites of service, and how this procedure fits into surgical care pathways for meniscal disease. The publication outlines billing and coding considerations at a high level, common modifiers provided in input (listed elsewhere), and where this code is used relative to other meniscal procedures.

This report is intended for a national audience and provides benchmarks and policy-relevant context for payer coverage and reimbursement patterns, clinical indications for open meniscal excision, and operational implications for hospital and surgical practice billing workflows. Data not available in the input are explicitly noted where applicable.