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What is the CPT code 63020?

What is the CPT code 63020?

CPT® Code 63020 in section: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc.

What is the CPT code for lumbar Microdiscectomy?

63030
Procedures that are covered Microdiscectomy, also known as percutaneous manual nucleotomy, (63030).

What is the difference between a laminectomy and a laminotomy?

There are two types: A laminectomy or laminotomy. . Both involve your vertebrae’s lamina, an arch of bone that protects your spinal canal. In laminectomy, the lamina is removed in nearly its entirely. In laminotomy, it’s a partial removal.

What is procedure code 22633?

CPT® Code 22633 in section: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace and segment.

Does a laminectomy make you shorter?

Some surgical procedures can indeed cause a patient to gain a few inches post-operatively. Total disc replacement surgery, and spine fusion procedures can both result in small height gains depending on the hardware used. These increases in height are typically quite minor and may not even be noticeable to the patient.

What is the difference between CPT code 63030 and 63047?

CPT Code 63030 is defined as laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; one interspace, lumbar (including open or endoscopically-assisted approach) and; Code 63047, laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or

What is CPT 63045 for cervical laminectomy?

So even if the surgeon uses the word laminotomy, he is still decompressing the nerve preventing radiculopathy. Use CPT 63045 for cervical or CPT 63047 for lumbar, with additional levels billed with add-on Code +63048 unilateral or bilateral.

When to use code 60345 for laminotomy?

When the laminectomy or laminotomy is performed primarily for spinal stenosis, the decompression procedure is the primary focus and if only a minor discectomy or no discectomy is performed in the procedure, then Codes 60345 or 63047 would be used.