Current book and archives back to 2000 Easy-to-read online book format Linked to and from code details
AMA CPT® Assistant - 2006 Issue 5 (May)
Surgery: Musculoskeletal System (May 2006)
May 2006 page 16b
Musculoskeletal System, 22852 (Q&A)
Question
Is it appropriate to report code
22852, Removal of posterior segmental
instrumentation, per level when multiple
levels are involved?
AMA Comment
From a CPT coding perspective,
code 22852 should not be reported per level.
Code 22852 should be reported one time whether
single or multiple levels are involved.
Musculoskeletal System, 22852 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 2006; May 2006 page 16b
...
To read the full article, sign in and subscribe to the AMA CPT® Assistant.
Access to this feature is available in the following products:
AMA's CPT® Assistant - Current + Archives
AMA's CPT® Advanced Coding Pack
CPT® Assistant content is the official source for CPT® coding guidance. It is an instrumental tool when appealing insurance denials and validating coding to auditors. Monthly issues and an extensive archive provide comprehensive guidance on proper CPT® coding for past, present and upcoming code set releases. Archives date back to 1990 for historical use of codes, changes, rationales, coding tips and trends in the industry.