AMA CPT® Assistant - 2015 Issue 9 (September)
Surgery: Musculoskeletal System (Q&A) (September 2015)
September 2015 page 12aa Surgery: Musculoskeletal System Question: The descriptor of CPT code 20982 states "Ablation therapy for reduction or eradication of 1 or more bone tumors (eg, metastasis) including adjacent soft tissue when involved by tumor extension, percutaneous, including imaging guidance when performed; radiofrequency." Is this per bone or all bones? For example, if tumor ablation of the spine is performed at four levels, how many times may code 20982 be reported? Answer: Code 20982 is not reported per bone or all bones. If tumor ablation is performed of the spine at four levels, code 20982 would...
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Article Overview
This article presents a short question-and-answer discussion focused on musculoskeletal surgery coding guidance from CPT Assistant. It is aimed at coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff who need to understand the scope of the discussion, the kinds of procedure-reporting situations covered, and the CPT-related topics referenced in the September 2015 content.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers determine whether the article is relevant to CPT reporting questions involving musculoskeletal procedures and whether the guidance applies to their coding workflow.
What You Will Learn
- Which musculoskeletal procedure topics are discussed in the Q&A format.
- What kinds of CPT reporting questions are addressed in the article.
- How the article frames coding guidance for selected surgical scenarios.
- The general scope of the September 2015 CPT Assistant discussion.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Orthopedic surgery billing staff
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
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