2012 Coding Update: Revamp Your Arthrodesis Coding With These 2012 Changes

Know the bundling and learn the descriptor changes.

You'll need to rethink how you're reporting your surgeon's arthrodesis services this year, thanks to combined codes and language changes in CPT®. Read on for advice on applying these updates and steer clear of denials for these spinal procedures.

Apply These 3 Bundling Issues

CPT® 2012 identifies the bundling of the codes 22612 (Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single level; lumbar [with lateral transverse technique, when performed]) and 22630 (Arthrodesis, posterior interbody technique, including laminectomy and/or discectomy to prepare interspace [other than for decompression], single interspace; lumbar) when performed together at the [...]

- Published on 2011-12-31