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Wiki RE: CPT code for crosslink used in neurosurgery

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RE: CPT code for crosslink used in neurosurgery

I am coding for a posterolateral fusion w/instrumentation implanted from T10-L2. The surgeon states that he inserts the rods into the
screw heads, secured w/set screws, and final tightening followed by placement of a crosslink. Is there a separate CPT code to bill for the crosslink specifically or is it included in the posterior instrumentation codes (22840, 22842-22844)?
 
shofner14 said:
I am coding for a posterolateral fusion w/instrumentation implanted from T10-L2. The surgeon states that he inserts the rods into the
screw heads, secured w/set screws, and final tightening followed by placement of a crosslink. Is there a separate CPT code to bill for the crosslink specifically or is it included in the posterior instrumentation codes (22840, 22842-22844)?
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I'm not aware of any separate code for the crosslink; we consider it included in the posterior instrumentation. I've never seen any official guidance on this topic; just my opinion.

HTH.
 
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