Anterior cervical discectomy, whereby the pain of a degenerated or herniated disc is addressed. A surgeon will get to the spine through the front (anterior), taking out the disc in question, and using a bone graft to stabilize the area. Any bone spurs that are touching the spinal nerve may also be removed.
repair of the anterior tibial tendon at the level of the foot defines CPT 28208. CPT 27664 (repair, extensor tendon, leg; primary, without graft) the repair takes place in the leg. You must log in or register to reply here.
There is no separate CPT® code for cervical polyp removal. Some practitioners report polypectomy with 57500* (cervix uteri biopsy) or 57505 (endocervical curettage). If the colposcope is used to identify the polyp base, 57452* can be used to report services. This is answered comprehensively here.
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 22552 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Anterior or Anterolateral Approach Technique Arthrodesis Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column). Subscribe to Codify and get the code details in a flash.
Using the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification diagnosis and treatment codes, discharges were identified for those patients undergoing ACDF (defined as anterior cervical fusion (ICD-0 code=81.02) + excision of intervertebral disc (80.51)).
+63076 Discectomy, anterior, with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s), including osteophytectomy; cervical, each additional interspace. (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) Code first (63075).
Coders should instead report all-encompassing CPT code 22551 (arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2) for an anterior cervical discectomy and interbody fusion performed at the same level during ...
So an anterior cervical discectomy is a procedure that removes a damaged intervertebral disc from the spine in the neck, using a surgical approach from the front of the neck. An anterior cervical discectomy is often performed along with procedures called fusion and fixation to ensure spinal stability.
CPT® Code 22842 in section: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires)
The official CPT definition for code 22840 is “Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across one interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation).”
Since 2011, if an ACDF is performed at a single level, you report 22551 only. 63075 and 22554 both still exist for use when discectomy and arthrodesis are not performed together, but cannot be used together if both are performed at the same level; this would be bundling.
CPT code 22853 is described as “Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in ...
I was instructed to report CPT code 22612 (arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single level; lumbar [with lateral transverse technique, when performed]) for the fusion procedure.
While a lumbar spinal fusion can stabilize the spine and reduce pain from a herniated disc, lumbar discectomy is the most common surgical approach because it's less invasive than a fusion, preserves movement, has a shorter recovery period, and is associated with fewer complications.
ACDF surgery is a major procedure, and you will need to take it easy during your recovery. However, if you are unable to do daily activities within 4-6 weeks of your appointment, you should see your surgeon right away. If you exhibit any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a type of neck surgery that involves removing a damaged disc to relieve spinal cord or nerve root pressure and alleviate corresponding pain, weakness, numbness, and tingling.