Wiki Lumbar hardware block

[kayb1117]

Doctor writes in operative report:

"I placed .........needles AT THE INSERTION SITE OF THE HARDWARE AT EACH PEDICLE, ......"

Diagnosis: painful hardware, lumbar region (996.78)

Can anyone help with the procedure coding on this one ?

Thank you

 

[mbort]

if my memory serves me correctly, the pedicle screws are generally placed into the joint. I think the 62311 should suffice but I would double check with your surgeon or original operative documentation to find out the exact site of the hardware.

 

[coderguy1939]

Anesthesia & Pain Management Coding Alert Vol. 10, No. 11 2008 recommends using 64999 or 22899 for spinal hardware injections. There is no code for this procedure.