AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2021 Issue 4; Section X-New Technology

Customizable Interbody Fusion

Twelve new codes were created to describe the use of a patient specific (customizable) intervertebral body fusion device for the correction of adult spinal deformity. At code Table XRG, Fusion of Joints, a new device/substance/technology value R Interbody Fusion Device, Customizable, was added as shown below. Section: X New Technology Body System: R Joints Operation: G Fusion Body Part Approach Device/ Substance/ Technology Qualifier A Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint B Lumbar Vertebral Joint C Lumbar Vertebral Joints, 2 or more D Lumbosacral Joint 0 Open 3 Percutaneous 4 Percutaneous Endoscopic R Interbody Fusion Device, Customizable 7 New Technology Group 7...

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