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CPT® 22847, Under Spinal Instrumentation Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 22847 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Spinal Instrumentation Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column).

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The provider places spinal instrumentation at the front of the spine across eight or more vertebral segments to correct a spinal deformity during the course of a spinal surgery, such as a spinal fusion, or arthrodesis.

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Cpt 22840
Only one anterior or posterior instrumentation CPT code (e.g., CPT codes 22840-22847) may be reported through a single skin incision.... [ Read More ]
22853 cpt biomech devices
I am unable to find Lanx plate and screws on an internet search without the name of the plate. You might want to contact the surgeons office and see if this is a stand alone plate that is considered t... [ Read More ]
Segmental spinal instrumentation not done at time of fusion
We have a patient who recently had lumbar fusion, who was taken back to surgery on a later date to have the segmental instrumentation inserted. My doctor dictated that the procedure was a minimally in... [ Read More ]
Conflicting information
The CPT book is your guide, only. Instrumentation is by segments, meaning each bone segment not interspaces. The AAOS is a good source for information. Be wary of information that contradicts CPT i... [ Read More ]
Billing 22845...or 22846?
In my opinion, you can bill[U] 22845 for L2-3, L3-4[/U] and [B][U]22845-59 for L5-S1[/U][/B]. According to your example, you have a gap between[B] L4-L5[/B]. This also follows in line with CPT Assis... [ Read More ]
ACDF at C3-4 and C6-7
Mary, Since this was a separate incision and the fusion is not subsequent I would report 22554 -59 for the additional fusion site. This follows the guidelines for modifier 59 since it is a separate ... [ Read More ]
Confused w/cpt 22845
I think I understand your question...You're needing to know if 22845 can be used for the cervical region? Here's a Q/A from CPT Assistant... Question: What is the appropriate code to report if anter... [ Read More ]
Bone Up on Orthopaedic Changes
Published August 2008 By Mary Brown, CPC The majority of the 2008 changes to the surgery chapter of CPT® can be found in the orthopaedic section. We saw 96 revisions, 24 new codes, and five deleted... [ Read More ]
instrumentation of vertebral fractures
Depending on the location and vertebral segements you would report 22840-22847.... [ Read More ]
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