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CPT® 22859, Under Spinal Instrumentation Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 22859 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Spinal Instrumentation Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column).

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The provider inserts a metallic cage or mesh device in the disc interspace between two vertebral bodies or over a defect caused by partial or complete removal of a vertebral body; the device maintains the interspace and vertebral height, which helps relieve persistent pain caused by a spinal condition. The provider performs this procedure during a primary spinal procedure.

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Code for reinsertion of interbody spacer
[QUOTE="dish1@benlomand.net, post: 508390, member: 603131"] Can anyone help me with the code for a reinsertion of L5-S1 interbody spacer? 22849 states reinsertion of fixation device and 22859 is an a... [ Read More ]
Code for reinsertion of interbody spacer
Can anyone help me with the code for a reinsertion of L5-S1 interbody spacer? 22849 states reinsertion of fixation device and 22859 is an add on code. This was the only thing done.... [ Read More ]
Using 59 to an add on code?
There is a new CMS Edit for 2017 that bundles 22845 to 22853/22854/22859 because when Anterior instrumentation is used with an Interbody device, you have to show that you used a separate plate and it ... [ Read More ]
Using 59 to an add on code?
With the recent code changes to spinal surgery, the new codes 22853, 22854, 22859 indicate that the anterior instrumentation is included in these codes and you should not use the segmental spinal inst... [ Read More ]
Spinal fixation
[b]Co-Surgeon / Assistant Surgeon / Plates & Cages[/b] [QUOTE="eutsler, post: 414009, member: 362721"]I have a related question. I work for the general/vascular surgeon who performs the approach, th... [ Read More ]
Spinal fixation
Does anyone know what types (i.e. PEEK) spinal fixation biomechnical devices (cages) require a plating system for stabilization? I code for anesthesia only and can't bill the new 22853, 22854, or 2285... [ Read More ]
Spinal fixation
Does anyone know what types (i.e. PEEK) spinal fixation biomechnical devices (cages) require a plating system for stabilization? I code for anesthesia only and can't bill the new 22853, 22854, or 2285... [ Read More ]
Neurological Surgery code 22551 billing to Medicare
Provider want to bill code 22551 with 22859 (new for 2017). Medicare is denying indicating code 22551, is not accepted per CMS guidelines. I'm not able to locate documentation that states CMS does not... [ Read More ]
Alif l5-s1
[QUOTE="nlbarnes, post: 406004, member: 53490"]Doctor has 22558, 22853, 22612, 22840 Shouldn't 22840 be 22845 and any other corrections? POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: 1. Isthmic spondylolisthesis, L5-S... [ Read More ]
Spinal Codes 2017 Relacing 22851
my physician is billing 22513 and 62291. Are any of these considered a "primary" code for 22859/... [ Read More ]
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