Multiple Allografts in an Operative Session (Q & A) (September 2011)

Septempber 2011 page 12b Multiple Allografts in an Operative Session Question: A multilevel spinal fusion is performed and each level requires a structural allograft. Is this service reported for each level or only once per operative session? Answer: Allograft code 20931 , Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) , is reported only once per operative session, even if more than one graft is used. The service description that was used in valuation of these services indicates that this service may be performed for multiple levels. The service description (RVS Update Committee Database...

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This article explains a coding question about reporting structural allograft services when multiple spinal levels are treated in the same operative session. It is relevant to professional coders, orthopedic and spine surgery practices, and anyone working with CPT guidance on surgical add-on reporting. The piece includes a question-and-answer format and references supporting valuation and service-description material.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coders and billing staff understand how CPT guidance addresses allograft reporting in a multilevel spine surgery context, which can affect claim accuracy and code assignment consistency.

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  1. Multiple Allografts in an Operative Session

    A coding question and response about reporting structural allograft services in the setting of multilevel spinal fusion. The section also summarizes supporting valuation-related service description material.

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  • What the article addresses about allograft reporting in multilevel spine surgery
  • How CPT Assistant presents Q&A guidance on operative-session reporting
  • What supporting source material is referenced in the discussion
  • Why this topic matters for surgical coding workflows

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  • Professional medical coders
  • Orthopedic coding staff
  • Spine surgery billing teams
  • Physician documentation and reimbursement staff

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