Cpt assistant january 2001, page 12 states that these codes can be reported in addition to the fusion code if performed for decompression apply modifier 59 to the decompression code. Safian has published four books on coding, and a fifth book on him compliance. Coding for spinal procedures american health information. Withstand surveys by mastering your understanding of newly released interpretive guidelines price. Realign your spinal coding skills aapc knowledge center.
The 2017 cpt currently procedural terminology ama codebook contains the first endoscopic spinal surgery code. Ama issues first endoscopic spine cpt code orthopedics this. Coding handbook for spine surgery the business of spine. Specialty coding resources specialty coding books specialty. Ive searched all over the internet and i cannot locate a spine coding. The surgeon places the patient supine lying face up. Why crosstraining medical coders can get you in trouble. The most common code used when coding for spinal instrumentation is 22853.
Safian is an associate professor of medical billing and coding for herzing university online. The american association of neurological surgeons aans coding program has the educational opportunities and resources needed at all neurosurgical coding skill levels. Cheat sheet help for coding spine surgeries in cpt format. This code may be used for spinal procedures where the approach is anterior or posterior procedures and is not limited to just anterior spine procedures only. Zimmer biomet spine is committed to advancing and developing groundbreaking solutions for differentiated complex and minimallyinvasive mis spine procedures. She has been a member of ahima for many years, and sits on the clinical terminology and classification practice council. Cpt coding essentials for orthopedics upper extremities. Common coding scenarios north american spine society.
Another wonderful book that, like petzolds code, takes something that seems overwhelmingly complex and breaks it down. Laminoplasty, cervical, with decompression of the spinal. Coding spine surgery doctor answers on healthcaremagic. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. This handy booklet is an essential tool when coding out your spine surgeries, but should not replace your ama cpt book, containing full code descriptors. Cpt coding essentials for orthopaedics upper and spine 2019 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Started to feel great and is now experiencing a lot of pain. Our mis systems, including our pathfinder nxt pedicle screw system and alpine xc adjustable fusion system, are backed by a legacy of clinical success and offer enhanced procedural freedom and streamlined workflow for spine surgeons and hospitals. The north american spine society nass provides answers to member inquiries. Cpt codes 63030 and 63047 are bundled per national correct coding initiative ncci edits with code 22633. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Cpt coding essentials for orthopaedics upper and spine 2018.
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