Total Disc Arthroplasty (22857, 22860, 0163T) (June 2023)

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate reporting of spine arthroplasty procedures depends on recognizing when the updated CPT code structure applies and when the article’s examples and procedural context are relevant. The guidance also helps users identify the documentation and service patterns associated with the updated primary and add-on coding framework.

Article Sections

1. June 2023 pages 16-20

   Introductory publication information and article scope for the June 2023 CPT Assistant content.

2. Musculoskeletal System

   The broader CPT category in which the article places the procedure update.

3. Spinal Instrumentation

   The specific procedural area within the musculoskeletal system addressed by the article.

4. Clinical Example and Description of Procedure

   Illustrative procedural scenarios and related operative context used to show the type of service addressed by the updated coding.

5. Clinical Example

   A representative scenario showing the general clinical setting for one of the discussed procedure codes.

6. Description of Procedure

   A detailed operative narrative describing the procedural work associated with the example.

7. Clinical Example

   A representative scenario showing the general clinical setting for the add-on procedure code.

8. Description of Procedure

   A detailed operative narrative describing the additional-level service associated with the add-on example.