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I coded 22554-74, but the insurance (workers comp) says that code is not reflected in the report. Did I just pick the wrong code or what? This is in an ASC setting.
NAME OF OPERATION: Anterior cervical disc fusion at C5-6 and C6-C7.
INDICATIONS FOR THE PROCEDURE: Mr. xxxxxx was brought to the operating room for anterior cervical discectomy with fusion with allograft and plate placement through the microscope.
DESCRIPTION: After being induced with anesthesia, he had a difficult airway and we were unable to get him intubated. We were unable to do his anterior cervical surgery. He will be rescheduled in the hospital under awake fiberoptic innervation.
NAME OF OPERATION: Anterior cervical disc fusion at C5-6 and C6-C7.
INDICATIONS FOR THE PROCEDURE: Mr. xxxxxx was brought to the operating room for anterior cervical discectomy with fusion with allograft and plate placement through the microscope.
DESCRIPTION: After being induced with anesthesia, he had a difficult airway and we were unable to get him intubated. We were unable to do his anterior cervical surgery. He will be rescheduled in the hospital under awake fiberoptic innervation.