Wiki 21600

[dlunde]

HI Everyone- Would 21600 (excision of rib, partial) be the correct code for removal of 12th rib during a L2-3 XLIF?

 

[jrclark1987@yahoo.com]

i would be interested in seeing this operative note. sounds LECA to me.

 

[dlunde]

The tip of the rib is removed for access.

 

[jrclark1987@yahoo.com]

the transversectomy is included in the approach. you would not bill 21610 with it.

 

[dlunde]

would 26100 be appropriate to bill?

 

[jrclark1987@yahoo.com]

I would need to see operative note. I have been auditing spine for 7 years and I have not seen this. I just asked one of my surgeons and he doesn't know why you would need to remove the rib for L2-L3. I would be happy to look at the operative note for you.