CPT® 63032, Under Posterior Extradural Laminotomy or Laminectomy for Exploration/ Decompression of Neural Elements or Excision of Herniated Intervertebral Disks Procedures
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 63032 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Posterior Extradural Laminotomy or Laminectomy for Exploration/ Decompression of Neural Elements or Excision of Herniated Intervertebral Disks Procedures.
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Summary
As an add–on service to a lumbar laminotomy (surgical removal of part of the lamina, a bony plate at the back of the spine), the provider repairs a tear in the annulus (outer layer of the spinal disc) by implanting a bone–anchored annular closure device. The service applies to one lumbar interspace.
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