katz0813
Contributor
I'm new to spine surgery and was hoping someone could please let me know if I am coding this correctly. Any help or guidance would be appreciated. This is my 1st spine surgery.
I'm thinking 63047, 63048-59, 63048-59
Procedure:
1. L1-2 laminectomy with bilateral formations
2. L2-3 laminectomy with bilateral formations
3. irrigation and debridement of infected left L1-2 extruded disc herniation
4. L3-4 laminectomy with bilateral formations
An incision was made inot the skin over the surgical site by pre-excision fluoroscopy and dissection
and was carried down to the subcutaneous tissue to the level of the deep fascia. The fascia was
elevated off of the posterior elements in a subperiosteal manner first at L1-2 and L2-3. An intraoperative
image was taken to confirm the appropriate spinal levels.
I'm thinking 63047, 63048-59, 63048-59
Procedure:
1. L1-2 laminectomy with bilateral formations
2. L2-3 laminectomy with bilateral formations
3. irrigation and debridement of infected left L1-2 extruded disc herniation
4. L3-4 laminectomy with bilateral formations
An incision was made inot the skin over the surgical site by pre-excision fluoroscopy and dissection
and was carried down to the subcutaneous tissue to the level of the deep fascia. The fascia was
elevated off of the posterior elements in a subperiosteal manner first at L1-2 and L2-3. An intraoperative
image was taken to confirm the appropriate spinal levels.
Thanks for the help. At least I know that i am on the right track!