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Orthopedic Coding:

Remember to Report the Same CPT® Codes for Modifier 62

Published on Wed May 28, 2025

Question: I am new to orthopedic coding and our providers have started working together on spinal cord stimulator (SCS) implants. One orthopedic surgeon performs laminectomy for implantation of neurostimulator paddles and reports 63655. A pain management provider places the SCS generator, coded to 63685. Both providers are telling us there should be one op note for each part of the [...]
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