Wiki Help with codes, spinal fusion T11-L4

[alnazz@snet.net]

Dr. did a Bilateral lateral posterior spinal fusion T11-L4
He said to bill
22612
22614 X4

My question is the 22612 (1 level, lumbar) , should it be 22610 (1 level, thor)?

Thank you

 

[LLynn29]

22612, 22614 x 4 is correct because you should report the stand alone fusion code for the spine region where the majority of the procedure/levels were done.