Wiki 22558 22558 59 not crossing

[JULIE DEWEESE]

hello, 22558 has an add on code 22585 .. this surg. not tec crosssing .. L2-L3 Then also L5-S1 . the 22558 has an mue of 1 tec. this is not crossing .. add one code preferred for the mue issue..however there is an asst surg/cosurg
so we need a prime code for the 22585... going with unlisted for the 22585 ...... anyone agree with the 22558 22558 59 and or why.. thank you

 

[jrclark1987@yahoo.com]

This depends. You need to look at the musculoskeletal guidelines. It says if provider performs 2 levels in same region using same technique use 22558 22585. If provider used 2 separate techniques for non continuous then you code 22558,22558-51. Look at those guidelines for proper coding of this case. Hope this helps.