Surgery: Musculoskeletal System (Q&A) (September 2017)

September 2017 page 14 Surgery: Musculoskeletal System Question: What Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code is reported for arthrodesis for an adult with idiopathic or degenerative scoliosis? Answer: Arthrodesis for treatment of idiopathic or degenerative scoliosis is reported with Musculoskeletal/Spine Deformity (eg, Scoliosis, Kyphosis) subsection codes 22800-22819, which do not have age requirements or limits. The spinal deformity may be congenital (eg, scoliosis) or acquired due to a disease or other process. Codes 22800-22819, however, are not reported for fusion for spinal deformity due to a fracture or previous arthrodesis. Question: The descriptor for CPT code 21085 reads, “Impression...

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Article Overview

This article is a question-and-answer review of musculoskeletal surgery coding issues from September 2017. It is aimed at coding professionals who need a quick orientation to CPT guidance on spine deformity, oral/maxillofacial preparation, hip revision/conversion, and foot/toe procedure reporting. The discussion focuses on how the topics are categorized within CPT and when supporting documentation is relevant for an unlisted service.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers determine whether the full Q&A is relevant to their coding questions and provides context for several musculoskeletal CPT topics that can affect accurate claim reporting and documentation review.

Article Sections

  1. September 2017 page 14

    Introductory page marker for the Q&A content in this issue. The section presents multiple musculoskeletal coding questions and answers from CPT Assistant.

What You Will Learn

  • How this Q&A article is organized within a CPT Assistant issue
  • Which musculoskeletal surgery topics are addressed in the article
  • What general categories of CPT guidance are discussed for spine, oral/maxillofacial, hip, and foot/toe coding
  • Why documentation may be relevant when an unlisted service is reported

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Clinical documentation staff
  • Billing professionals
  • Physician practice coders

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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