CPT® Coding Examples for Common Spine Procedures

← Back to document page

This list presents Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ) Coding Examples for Common Spine Procedures . CERVICALAnterior Cervical Discectomy with Interbody Fusion (ACDF)Procedure DescriptionCodeModifierCommentsAnterior interbody fusion, with discectomy and decompression ; cervical below C2cervical below C2, each additional interspace2 2 551225521st interspaceapply 59 modifier for 3+ interspace(s)Insertion of interbody biomechanical device ( , cages)To intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody fusion2285322853591st interspace, if applicableeach additional interspaceAnterior instrumentation (select applicable code)(Do not report when anterior instrumentation is considered integral to an interbody device and for the purpose of device anchoring ( , screws, flanges)2284522846228472-3 vertebral segments4-7 vertebral segments8+ vertebral segmentsApplication of bone graft (select applicable code))

Cervical Arthroplasty/Cervical Disc Replacement Procedure Description Code Modifier Comments Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical second level, cervical ...

  Coding, Procedures, Example, Decompression, Common, Disc, Spine, Coding examples for common spine procedures