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QuestionAnswerWhat is the difference in the codes 63075 and 22551 63075 only covers a decompression and 22551 covers the decompression and arthrodesis. If the decompression and arthrodesis are performed at the same operative session, 22551 must be used rather than 63075 and 22554 Our physician requested that we ask the following coding/billing Question : 1) is 62310-50 77003 x 2 appropriate coding, 2) 64483 64484 72275 x 2 appropriate coding, and 3) is 64622 64623 77003 x 2 appropriate coding? 77003 has a medically unlikely edit that it can only be reported once. 72275 is reported by spinal region, so in your case if you are in the lumbar area so you should only report 72275 once is it appropriate to use codes 22630 & 63042 in the same setting?

Question Answer What is the difference in the codes 63075 and 22551 63075 only covers a decompression and 22551 covers the decompression and arthrodesis.

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