Can I have some help on this one?
Operation is Lumbar decompression L4-5 and L5-S1 with partial discectomy
The operation states... " Decompressive laminectomy was performed, decompressing the supperior aspect of S1, entire lamina of L5 and inferior aspect of L4, decompressing the central canal, the lateral recesses, and the foramina bilaterally. At this point, the nerve sac & nerve roots were free from any pressure. The disc spaces were evaluated and a small amount of central disc materal was removed @ the L4-5 disc space with pituitary rougeur.
I think cpt code 63047
dx. is lumbar stenosis, radiculopathy
Any imput would be great
Sheila, CPC
Operation is Lumbar decompression L4-5 and L5-S1 with partial discectomy
The operation states... " Decompressive laminectomy was performed, decompressing the supperior aspect of S1, entire lamina of L5 and inferior aspect of L4, decompressing the central canal, the lateral recesses, and the foramina bilaterally. At this point, the nerve sac & nerve roots were free from any pressure. The disc spaces were evaluated and a small amount of central disc materal was removed @ the L4-5 disc space with pituitary rougeur.
I think cpt code 63047
dx. is lumbar stenosis, radiculopathy
Any imput would be great
Sheila, CPC