Surgery of the Knee (including cartilage repair techniques and meniscal implants)
Defines UnitedHealthcare's medical policy for surgery of the knee including indications for arthroscopy, arthrotomy, total and partial knee arthroplasty, and states which specific cartilage repair and meniscal implant procedures are considered unproven/not medically necessary. Cross-references InterQual® criteria for medical necessity determinations and lists applicable CPT/HCPCS/CPT-related codes.
Definitions added for Disabling Pain, Functional Disability, Outerbridge Grades, Radiographic Findings of Osteoarthritis, and WOMAC.
Template update removed content/language pertaining to the state of Louisiana.
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