tci Part B Insider - 2005 Issue 8

STEREOTACTIC NEUROSURGERY: Confused About Gamma Knife Spine Surgery? Try New Category III Code

Bill for 0082T and 0083T on a per-day basis, not based on fractions For years, radiation oncologists have been uncertain which code to bill for stereotactic neurosurgery of the spine. They could use CPT code 77432 for "gamma knife" surgery to treat cerebral lesions, but there wasn't any corresponding code for spine surgery. However, since Oct. 1, 2004, you've had access to two new codes for stereotactic spine surgery, say coding experts. You can use the two new Category III codes for stereotactic body therapy - 0082T (Treatment delivery) and 0083T (Treatment management) - to bill for spine treatments...

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