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Incision Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column) CPT® Code range 22010- 22015

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column) 22010-22015 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 22010- 22015
Section 22010-22015
Incision Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column)
22010
22015
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Evacuation of epidural hematoma, lumbar spine. Wound irrigation and debridement.
I would use CPT code 22015 for removal of deep abscess and dx code M96.830 Post procedural hematoma of the musculoskeletal structure following a procedure of the musculoskeletal system.... If you l... [ Read More ]
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62350 Revision of intrathecal catheter 10140 Evacuation of seroma Codes such as 22010 or 22015 are more invasive procedure requiring open surgical approach. 63707 would also be open surgical approach... [ Read More ]
62272
I was looking at possibly 22010 or 22015... [ Read More ]
drainage of wound?
I just found an article from neuro coding alert, stating the following: Question: How should I report incision and drainage of a postoperative wound due to infection following a laminectomy? I-m lea... [ Read More ]
Spinal Debridement
[b]2009 Cpt[/b] Per CPT instuctions..."Do not report 22015 in conjunction with 22010". I have also looked in my Neurosurgery Coding Companion and there were some additional coding tips. "Local anes... [ Read More ]
Spinal Debridement
if the dr debris the "thoracolumbar" area can I bill 22010 with 22015 or do I need a 59 modifier? Basically is the thoracic and lumbar "a separate anatomical area"? thanks... [ Read More ]
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