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Is bucket handle tear surgery categorized in "cartilage repair (using arthroscopy)" or some other category for informing insurance?

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Dr. Christopher Ferguson answered

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Yes: Yes, if you had a meniscal repair surgery.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2013

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Probably: I'm no expert on insurance jargon, but the meniscus is a type of knee cartilage that is treated with arthroscopic surgery.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/8/2015

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