CPT^® 22818, Under Arthrodesis Procedures for Spine Deformity (eg, Scoliosis, Kyphosis)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 22818 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Arthrodesis Procedures for Spine Deformity (eg, Scoliosis, Kyphosis).

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The provider performs kyphectomy to alleviate persistent pain caused by various spinal deformities, such as spina bifida or kyphosis. He excises one or two complete vertebral segments.

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Segmental Instability/Junctional Kyphotic Defomirty

I honestly thought either it was 22818 or 22819 (pending of course), but the provider stated they did not perform a kyphectomy, and that instead they performed a partial corpectomy. This is really con... [ Read More ]

Segmental Instability/Junctional Kyphotic Defomirty

[QUOTE="Rgtorres2010@gmail.com, post: 412625, member: 318963"]Hello all, Quick question. I am in need of clarification for the following: Procedure: L4-L5 reduction of listhesis and realignment ... [ Read More ]

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