Mrs. smith underwent an arthrodesis of her spine for spinal deformity, posterior approach, segments l3-l5. what procedure code is reported

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Ammar Ismaeel · Answer 1 · 2019-02-09T03:49:17+0000

The reported procedure code is 22800 since spinal arthrodesis is coded based on the approach. If an instrument was used, this would also be coded for the procedure.

Mrs. smith underwent an arthrodesis of her spine for spinal deformity, posterior approach, segments l3-l5. what procedure code is reported

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