Wiki 0171T Question

[BCrandall]

Does anyone know if the CPT 0171T should be used for the insertion of the Wallis Device? I'm thinking so but I want a second opinion. According to the Op Note nothinig else was done but putting in the device. No facetectomy, foraminotomy or Laminectomy.

 

[RebeccaWoodward*]

Wallis Device? We perform 0171T and this in often referred to as the X STOP procedure.

I'm interested in what you're referring to.


Rebecca

 

[reichtina320]

What I found about the Wallis was it is an implant that is used for chronic low back pain (interspinous process implant) There is information on the internet; I even found pictures.

Sounds similar to the x-stop.

I do not see any other code that seems to fit.

Actually, both are very interesting check them both out on the web.

thanks
Tina

 

[RebeccaWoodward*]

Thanks, Tina!

Happy Friday! Rebecca

 

[mmorningstarcpc]

Not just X-stop

Code 0171T is for insertion of interspinous device, not specifically X-Stop. It covers X-stop, but it also covers any interspinous device. Hope that helps.