CPT^® 22850, Under Spinal Instrumentation Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 22850 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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Summary

The provider removes a previously implanted nonsegmental spinal instrumentation device, such as a Harrington rod, from the posterior, or back, portion of the spine, due to infection, pain, rejection, or failure of the device.

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[QUOTE="iowagirl77, post: 416858, member: 318388"]They could possibly prefer XS or one of the other X mods. What other CPTs is 22850 being billed with? Also, did the surgeon's claim pay, and if so, di... [ Read More ]

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Spinal fixation

[b]Co-Surgeon / Assistant Surgeon / Plates & Cages[/b] [QUOTE="eutsler, post: 414009, member: 362721"]I have a related question. I work for the general/vascular surgeon who performs the approach, th... [ Read More ]

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