Wiki Microdiscectomy w/x-rays

[coderguy1939]

In the OR, doctor did pre-operative x-ray to help confirm location for incisions for a lumbar microdiscectomy. As far as I can tell, this can be coded in addition to the microdisectomy. I'd appreciate some input on this, please.

 

[ammontagano]

We use 76001-26 for the intra-operative x-rays. Medicare does not pay for it, but some commercial payers do and so does W/C

 

[coderguy1939]

Thank you for your response--I appreciate it.