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Code 22630 Is Inclusive For Microdiscectomy and Facetectomy

Published on Tue Jul 17, 2012

Question: What codes should be used to code posterior lumbar interbody fusion at L4-5, complete microdiscectomy via transforminal approach at L4-5, mini open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion right L4-5, facetectomy right L4-5?Arizona SubscriberAnswer: You should report 22630 (Arthrodesis, posterior interbody technique, including laminectomy and/or discectomy to prepare interspace [other than for decompression], single interspace; lumbar). This is inclusive of all steps described.
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