Nov 2, 2018 · Here is what you need to know to avoid obsolete coding practices. Over the past few years, CPT® coding for spinal surgical procedures has changed Over the past few years, CPT® …

Oct 5, 2009 · A Morton’s neuroma is a benign growth on nerve tissue that occurs in the nerve of your foot, often between the third and fourth toes, although it also may occur at the second toe interspace.

Jul 31, 2025 · In this example, you’d use 22633 (Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to …

Sep 1, 2013 · Spine procedure coding can make even the most confident coder squirm. But spine procedure coding doesn’t have to be difficult.

Jun 10, 2020 · Remember the difference between vertebral segment, interspace. During her HEALTHCON 2020 presentation “Spinal Surgery Update 2020,” Lynn M. Anderanin, CPC, CPPM, …

Feb 28, 2018 · Hello, I am trying to find the best code for a decompression of the deep transverse ligament at the 2nd metatarsal interspace. The provider did not remove a neuroma just released the …

As a result of the 2008 request, two new codes (22551, 22552) were added to the CPT 2011 code set to report arthrodesis that includes disk space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy, and …

Arthrodesis 22630 Arthrodesis, posterior interbody technique, including laminectomy and/or discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace; lumbar (Do not report 22630 …

Jul 22, 2024 · I know CPT descriptions can be somewhat unclear in many cases, but this does state to report it for 'each interspace', not per cage/device. It is billed once per each interspace, whether 1 or …

Answer: If the indication for surgery is deformity, report code 22633, Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy …