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Does anyone have any information on how CMS defines ''anatomical area" for the spine? CMS guidelines state that 22830 cannot be billed with another spine procedure unless done in a different "anatomical area." I have a provider that states 22830 can be billed with a spinal fusion when done in a different "anatomical segmental area."
An example would be billing 22830-59 for L2-L3 and then the fusion for L4-L5.
We have always coded with the thought that "anatomical area" meant Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, etc.
An example would be billing 22830-59 for L2-L3 and then the fusion for L4-L5.
We have always coded with the thought that "anatomical area" meant Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, etc.