Arthroscopic Surgery
Definition
Minimally invasive surgical procedure using a small camera and instruments inserted through small incisions to visualize, diagnose, and treat joint pathology. Arthroscopy is commonly performed on the knee, shoulder, wrist, and ankle in workers' compensation cases for conditions such as meniscal tears, rotator cuff repairs, and labral repairs.
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What is a Arthroscopic Surgery?
Minimally invasive surgical procedure using a small camera and instruments inserted through small incisions to visualize, diagnose, and treat joint pathology. Arthroscopy is commonly performed on the knee, shoulder, wrist, and ankle in workers' compensation cases for conditions such as meniscal tears, rotator cuff repairs, and labral repairs.
Is arthroscopic surgery covered under workers' compensation in California?
Arthroscopic Surgery may be authorized as part of a workers' compensation treatment plan in California, subject to utilization review (UR) and the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS). The primary treating physician must request authorization through the appropriate channels.