Wiki Ortho Surgery Code Check

[jsd123]

I do LITTLE ortho so I need a LOT of help!

I have to code an L3-L4 laminectomy w/decompression (spinal stenosis) and chose CPT 63005; can someone confirm if this is correct?

Also, for an L2-L3 laminectomy with diskectomy, I'm confused as the codes with diskectomy only reference "laminotomy"--Which I think is fine BUT could someone verify the CPT for this part?

God Bless!

Janice

 

[Treetoad]

It would be helpful to see the OP note.

 

[mitchellde]

I agree the op note is the best way for us to evaluate the scenario.