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I'm wondering if you need to code instrumentation codes for a anterior lumbar interbody fusion.
Is it inclusive to the fusion procedure or should I code separate for the lumbar instrumentation with bone screws.
 
Per CPT guidelines, "Insertion of spinal instrumentation is reported separately and in addition to arthrodesis. Instrumentation procedure codes 22840-22848, 22853, 22854, 22859 are reported in addition to the definitive procedure(s)."

Instrumentation codes are reported separately, when performed.
 
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