Surgery: Musculoskeletal System (Q & A) (January 2011)

January 2011 page 9a Surgery: Musculoskeletal System Question: If bilateral non-segmental instrumentation is placed at multiple vertebral segments (eg, L4, L5, and S1) during the same operative session, is code 22840 reported only once to capture all three segments? Answer: Yes. CPT code 22840 , Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) , would be reported once to capture all three segments. Code 22840 is used to report the placement of non-segmental instrumentation. Non-segmental instrumentation is...

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This article explains a coding question from the musculoskeletal surgery section of CPT Assistant and discusses how a specific spine instrumentation scenario is reported in the CPT system. It is relevant to coders, billers, and compliance staff working with orthopedic and spine procedures who need to understand the scope of the guidance and the related CPT terminology discussed in the article.

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Spine instrumentation reporting can affect procedure coding accuracy and claim consistency, especially when multiple vertebral levels are involved in one operative session. This article helps readers understand the general topic and the type of CPT guidance being discussed without exposing the premium explanation.

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  • How the article frames a musculoskeletal surgery coding question from CPT Assistant
  • The general reporting context for posterior spinal instrumentation
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  • The coding terminology and reporting scope addressed by the article

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  • Orthopedic surgery billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Revenue cycle teams

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