Neurosurgery Coding Alert
Neurosurgery Coding:
Craniotomy Isn’t Always Separately Reportable With Skull Insertions
Question: The surgeon inserted a skull-mounted cranial neurostimulator pulse generator in ... Read more
Craniotomy Isn’t Always Separately Reportable With Skull Insertions
Question: The surgeon inserted a skull-mounted cranial neurostimulator pulse generator in ... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Aspirin Use Could Lead to This Condition in Younger Patients
Question: A 15-year-old patient reports to the neurosurgeon's practice with complaints of ... Read more
Aspirin Use Could Lead to This Condition in Younger Patients
Question: A 15-year-old patient reports to the neurosurgeon's practice with complaints of ... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Put the Pieces Back Together to Accurately Code Skull Fractures, Repairs
It's the small details that make or break an accurate diagnosis. Patients who suffer from... Read more
Put the Pieces Back Together to Accurately Code Skull Fractures, Repairs
It's the small details that make or break an accurate diagnosis. Patients who suffer from... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Look Into Interspaces Before Coding PEEK Cage Insertion
Question: Some of my surgeons are inserting polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) cages bilaterall... Read more
Look Into Interspaces Before Coding PEEK Cage Insertion
Question: Some of my surgeons are inserting polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) cages bilaterall... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Take These Tips to Tame T Codes
Question: Recently at out neurosurgery clinic, I heard one of the coders tell the other to... Read more
Take These Tips to Tame T Codes
Question: Recently at out neurosurgery clinic, I heard one of the coders tell the other to... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Zone in on Key Points to Alleviate the Pain of Arthrodesis Surgery Coding
You'll filter through complex documentation on these claims. When choosing an appropriate... Read more
Zone in on Key Points to Alleviate the Pain of Arthrodesis Surgery Coding
You'll filter through complex documentation on these claims. When choosing an appropriate... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Look at Modifiers, CPT® Code Before Resubmitting Shunt Claim
Question: We recently had a patient that needed to return to surgery with a complex medica... Read more
Look at Modifiers, CPT® Code Before Resubmitting Shunt Claim
Question: We recently had a patient that needed to return to surgery with a complex medica... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Prevent Discectomy Coding Slip Ups by Knowing Anatomy
There are different codes for different spinal areas. Patients who report to the neurosur... Read more
Prevent Discectomy Coding Slip Ups by Knowing Anatomy
There are different codes for different spinal areas. Patients who report to the neurosur... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Use 1 Code to Represent Several Spinal Nerve Cyst Types
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon treated a patient with “cyst, lumb n... Read more
Use 1 Code to Represent Several Spinal Nerve Cyst Types
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon treated a patient with “cyst, lumb n... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Stay on Coding Cutting Edge With SRS, Neuroendoscopy Smarts
See how these techniques have changed neurosurgery. Over the years, we have witnessed rem... Read more
Stay on Coding Cutting Edge With SRS, Neuroendoscopy Smarts
See how these techniques have changed neurosurgery. Over the years, we have witnessed rem... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Use This Code for Brain Abscess
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from “embolic abscess, parieta... Read more
Use This Code for Brain Abscess
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from “embolic abscess, parieta... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Remember, Laminectomy Removes the Entire Lamina
Question: What is the difference between a laminectomy and a hemilaminectomy, and which CP... Read more
Remember, Laminectomy Removes the Entire Lamina
Question: What is the difference between a laminectomy and a hemilaminectomy, and which CP... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Check Complexity, Brain Area on AVM Repairs
Remember to check for separately codeable services, too. When your neurosurgeon treats a ... Read more
Check Complexity, Brain Area on AVM Repairs
Remember to check for separately codeable services, too. When your neurosurgeon treats a ... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Get the Jump on July T Codes
Question: I remember a reader question in RCI recently that referenced Category III codes,... Read more
Get the Jump on July T Codes
Question: I remember a reader question in RCI recently that referenced Category III codes,... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Use This Code Trio When Choosing Hypotension Dx
Question: If a patient has intracranial hypotension, is there a single diagnosis code to r... Read more
Use This Code Trio When Choosing Hypotension Dx
Question: If a patient has intracranial hypotension, is there a single diagnosis code to r... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Use Specific Paralytic Syndrome Codes When Possible
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from Brown-Sequard syndrome. Sho... Read more
Use Specific Paralytic Syndrome Codes When Possible
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from Brown-Sequard syndrome. Sho... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Perfect Your Coding Skills for Cervical Disc Disorders
Do you know the ins and outs of the M50.- code set? To master coding cervical disc disord... Read more
Perfect Your Coding Skills for Cervical Disc Disorders
Do you know the ins and outs of the M50.- code set? To master coding cervical disc disord... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Find the Reason for Twist Drill Hole Coding
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the neurosurgeon used a manual twist drill to crea... Read more
Find the Reason for Twist Drill Hole Coding
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the neurosurgeon used a manual twist drill to crea... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Know Area Where Encephalocele Occurred
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the neurosurgeon treated a newborn patient with an... Read more
Know Area Where Encephalocele Occurred
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the neurosurgeon treated a newborn patient with an... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Check for Laterality in CPT® Code Descriptors
Question: A patient suffering from “thoracol. Spondylosis, no radiculopathy/myelopathyâ€... Read more
Check for Laterality in CPT® Code Descriptors
Question: A patient suffering from “thoracol. Spondylosis, no radiculopathy/myelopathyâ€... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Use This Total Disc Arthroplasty Guide to Nail Claims
Make sure claim proves medical necessity for TDA. Total disc arthroplasty (TDA), also kno... Read more
Use This Total Disc Arthroplasty Guide to Nail Claims
Make sure claim proves medical necessity for TDA. Total disc arthroplasty (TDA), also kno... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Know What Area Neuroplasty Is Treating to Code Correctly
Neuroplasty technique smarts are also important for successful claims. Neuroplasty (also ... Read more
Know What Area Neuroplasty Is Treating to Code Correctly
Neuroplasty technique smarts are also important for successful claims. Neuroplasty (also ... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Anesthesia Question Important in This Manipulation Scenario
Question: When the surgeon performs spinal manipulation for a patient, what CPT® code is ... Read more
Anesthesia Question Important in This Manipulation Scenario
Question: When the surgeon performs spinal manipulation for a patient, what CPT® code is ... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Use Combo Codes to Reduce Dx Coding Burden
Question: An established patient reports to the practice with a diagnosis of right-sided s... Read more
Use Combo Codes to Reduce Dx Coding Burden
Question: An established patient reports to the practice with a diagnosis of right-sided s... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Document Myalgia Dx With Future in Mind
Question: If a patient suffers from myalgia, how do I choose an ICD-10-CM code? I'm n... Read more
Document Myalgia Dx With Future in Mind
Question: If a patient suffers from myalgia, how do I choose an ICD-10-CM code? I'm n... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Count Segments to Code Laminectomy Properly
Question: How should I code the following encounter? A patient with lumbar stenosis witho... Read more
Count Segments to Code Laminectomy Properly
Question: How should I code the following encounter? A patient with lumbar stenosis witho... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
CPT® 2026: New Spinal, Imaging Codes Take Center Stage
Also, remember to note revisions and T code additions. The CPT® 2026 code list is out, a... Read more
CPT® 2026: New Spinal, Imaging Codes Take Center Stage
Also, remember to note revisions and T code additions. The CPT® 2026 code list is out, a... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Know Surgical Specifics to Stop CSF Shunt Coding Mistakes
If the encounter included add-on procedures or co-surgeons, you need to know. Patients wh... Read more
Know Surgical Specifics to Stop CSF Shunt Coding Mistakes
If the encounter included add-on procedures or co-surgeons, you need to know. Patients wh... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Look Out for Dx Codes That Specify ICU
Question: The neurosurgeon performs a procedure that requires mechanical ventilation. Afte... Read more
Look Out for Dx Codes That Specify ICU
Question: The neurosurgeon performs a procedure that requires mechanical ventilation. Afte... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Know Spinal Sections to Master Anatomy
Question: I'm new to neurosurgery coding and the anatomy of the spine is still confusing t... Read more
Know Spinal Sections to Master Anatomy
Question: I'm new to neurosurgery coding and the anatomy of the spine is still confusing t... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Know Shunt Malfunction Types to Master Coding
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the neurosurgeon saw a patient who was experiencin... Read more
Know Shunt Malfunction Types to Master Coding
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the neurosurgeon saw a patient who was experiencin... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Know Neurofibromatosis Type Before Choosing Dx
Question: A patient reported to the neurosurgeon for an osteotomy of the thoracic spine to... Read more
Know Neurofibromatosis Type Before Choosing Dx
Question: A patient reported to the neurosurgeon for an osteotomy of the thoracic spine to... Read more
Neurosurgery Coding:
Know Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty Differences for Correct Coding
Affected bone being elevated? That's a kyphoplasty. Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are mi... Read more
Know Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty Differences for Correct Coding
Affected bone being elevated? That's a kyphoplasty. Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are mi... Read more