Surgery: Nervous System (Q&A) (April 2014)

April 2014 page 11a Surgery: Nervous System Question: A high-velocity water jet is used to simultaneously cut and remove nucleus pulposus to decompress herniated (bulging) discs, without the collateral thermal or mechanical trauma of other surgical modalities. Due to the very small incision size involved in minimally invasive spine procedures, what code is reported for the adequate removal of the nucleus pulposus that is compressing the nerve and causing the pain? Answer: Code 62287, Decompression procedure, percutaneous, of nucleus pulposus of intervertebral disc, any method utilizing needle based technique to remove disc material under fluoroscopic imaging or other form...

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This April 2014 CPT Assistant Q&A discusses a minimally invasive nervous system surgery scenario involving lumbar intervertebral disc decompression. It is intended for medical coders, billers, and revenue cycle staff who need to understand the article’s coding focus and the type of procedural guidance addressed in the Q&A format.

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  1. April 2014 page 11a

    An April 2014 Q&A discussing a minimally invasive spine procedure and the reporting guidance addressed in the answer.

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  • The type of coding guidance provided for a spine procedure
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  • CPT users
  • Billing specialists
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Neurosurgery and spine coding professionals

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