AMA CPT® Assistant - 1996 Issue 3 (March)

Musculoskeletal, 22845 (Q&A) (March 1996)

March 1996 page 10b Coding Consultation Musculoskeletal, 22845 (Q&A) Question How do I code for non-segmental spinal instrumentation by anterior approach involving two vertebral segments? AMA Comment At this time, to report a spinal instrumentation for two vertebral segments via anterior approach, with code 22845-52, Anterior instrumentation; 3 vertebral segments/reduced services. The CPT Editorial Panel is currently review-ing a proposal to revise code 22845 to describe 2 - 3 vertebral segments. Musculoskeletal, 22845 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1996; March 1996 page 10b ...

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