CPT^® 22595, Under Posterior, Posterolateral or Lateral Transverse Process Technique Arthrodesis Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 22595 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Posterior, Posterolateral or Lateral Transverse Process Technique Arthrodesis Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column).

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The provider performs arthrodesis, also known as spinal fusion, to permanently join the first two vertebrae, the interlocking bones of the neck. He applies bone graft material to fuse the spine at the back of the vertebrae. The procedure helps to alleviate persistent pain caused by various spinal conditions, including herniated intervertebral disks, stenosis, or spinal injuries.

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Neurosurgery coding question?

Here is what I am coming up with [B]22595 for the arthrodesis C1 to C2 posterior[/B] here is coder desk reference description of 22595: Spinal arthrodesis, or fusion, may be done for conditions of her... [ Read More ]

neurosurgery coding

Anterior will be 63081 (Corp C4) 22551-59 (ACDF C6-C7),22554-59 ( Fusion C4-C5),22846-59 when documented separate component of cage (plate C4-C7),22585-59 (fusion C5-C6),22854 (interbody defect devic... [ Read More ]

Question on posterior cervical spine fusion

[QUOTE="sarab86, post: 435150, member: 238467"]Yes you would use 22595 and 22600 together if the fusion went from C1 and down. This procedure should look like this 22595 22600-51 22614 Instrumentatio... [ Read More ]

Question on posterior cervical spine fusion

Yes you would use 22595 and 22600 together if the fusion went from C1 and down. This procedure should look like this 22595 22600-51 22614 Instrumentation 22840-nonsegmental, 22842-segmental grafting ... [ Read More ]

Question on posterior cervical spine fusion

I am having trouble finding some info on cpt codes to use for a posterior cervical spine fusion. The fusion was performed on C1-C2-C3. Physician requested the coding to be 22595,22614,22840,61783,20... [ Read More ]

Bone Marrow Aspiration/Marrow Coding HELP!

[b]The issue is resolved for 2018[/b] For 2018: 38222 - Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s) will take care of this issue. Until then, 38220 is unbundled when reported with 38221 unl... [ Read More ]

code 61783

There is an [URL="http://static.aapc.com/a3c7c3fe-6fa1-4d67-8534-a3c9c8315fa0/e0bdf19e-6a7c-4179-9300-8acc467f224e/14b41494-5432-4b85-bd42-460a42a054f1.pdf"]article in PDF [/URL]format on the AAPC sit... [ Read More ]

code 61783

Hi there, the add on code that you are using is not compatible with the 22595. This code is an addon for a primary procedure in the 61700 series. Happy to read a correction if I'm wrong.... [ Read More ]

code 61783

We billed 22595 along with 61783 and we are getting a denial from insurance stating can't be billed together. Everywhere we have looked (supercoder, CPT book) does not tell us we can't bill these toge... [ Read More ]

CPT 22614 Spinal fusion billing

[b]22614[/b] Hi Tammy, According to the lated CMS MUE list for practitioners last updated 01/01/14, up to 15 units are allowed on the line item for CPT 22614. Unless another payer specifies somethi... [ Read More ]

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