Surgery: Hemic and Lymphatic Systems (June 2007)

June 2007 page 10b Coding Communication:Surgery: Hemic and Lymphatic Systems Question Is it appropriate to report separately bone marrow that is aspirated for grafting in an arthrodesis procedure? AMA Comment If bone marrow is aspirated for grafting in an arthrodesis procedure, code 38220, Bone marrow; aspiration only, is used to report the separate aspiration procedure. However, when the bone marrow is obtained prior to the arthrodesis, the placement of the bone marrow aspirate is included as part of the arthrodesis procedure and not reported separately. Surgery: Hemic and Lymphatic Systems (June 2007). CPT® Assistant. 2007; June 2007 page 10b...

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Article Overview

This article is a short CPT Assistant coding communication from June 2007 focused on surgery for the hemic and lymphatic systems. It addresses when a bone marrow aspiration related to grafting in an arthrodesis setting is considered separately reportable versus part of the overall procedure. The piece is most relevant to coders and compliance staff who work with CPT-based surgical reporting and bundled-service questions.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand the scope of a common surgical coding question involving a related procedure and when a service is treated as separately reported under CPT guidance.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s clinical and coding context within hemic and lymphatic system surgery
  • How a bone marrow aspiration question is framed in relation to arthrodesis
  • The general type of CPT guidance discussed in the communication
  • The relevance of June 2007 CPT Assistant content for surgical coding review

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Compliance staff
  • Orthopedic surgery coding staff
  • Hematology/oncology coding staff

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