Coding Clarifications (November 2004)

November 2004 page 11-end Coding Clarification: Coding Clarifications Spinal Instrumentation Code Range Articles within the CPT Assistant February 1996 issue, “A Review of the Spine Surgery codes: Part 1,” and the September 1997 issue, “How to Code Prosthetic Devices,” each contain an error regarding the range of spinal instrumentation modifier 51, Multiple procedures , and exempt codes 22840 - 22855 . The correct range of codes is 22840 - 22848 and 22851 , which is also stated in the Principles of CPT Coding, Third Edition . The spinal instrumentation codes 22849 , 22850 , 22852 , and 22855 are not designated as...

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Article Overview

This short coding-clarification article addresses corrections and follow-up guidance discussed in CPT Assistant, including a revision related to spinal instrumentation reporting and a clarification about reporting a Bier block administration in a pain-related context. It is intended for coding professionals who need to stay current with CPT-related updates, errata, and specialty-advisor guidance.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers identify when published coding information has been corrected or refined, which can affect accurate reporting and compliance.

What You Will Learn

  • How a published correction affects a spinal instrumentation reporting range.
  • That a Bier block administration topic received further clarification in a pain-related context.
  • That the article distinguishes between prior published information and later correction notices.
  • That the article references a terminology clarification for CRPS.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Compliance staff
  • Physician practice billers
  • Reimbursement professionals

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed

Modifiers Discussed


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