AMA CPT® Assistant - 2016 Issue 5 (May)
Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) (Q&A) (May 2016)
May 2016 page 13b Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Question: Is the use of fluoroscopy (code 76000) for verification of the surgical site and/or confirmation of procedure success included in open spinal procedures such as described by code 63030, Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar, and code 22551, Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2? Answer: Yes. Fluoroscopy is considered an integral part of spinal surgery and is not separately reportable. Radiology:...
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