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1 BlueCare Tennessee and BlueCare Plus (HMO SNP) SM Musculoskeletal Procedure Codes ACL ACL ACL ACL ACL PROCEDURE CODE DESCRIPTION ACL Acromioplasty & Rotator Cuff Acromioplasty & Rotator Cuff Acromioplasty & Rotator Cuff Acromioplasty & Rotator Cuff Acromioplasty & Rotator Cuff , Primary, Torn Ligament And/Or Capsule, Knee; Collateral, Primary, Torn Ligament And/Or Capsule, Knee; Cruciate, Primary, Torn Ligament And/Or Capsule, Knee; Collateral And Cruciate Ligaments Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; intra-articular (open) Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; intra-articular (open) and extra-articular Arthroscopically Aided Anterior Cruciate Ligament /Augmentation Or Reconstruction Acromioplasty Or Acromionectomy, Partial, With Or Without Coracoacromial Ligament Release Of Ruptured Musculotendinous Cuff (Eg, Rotator Cuff) Open; Acute Of Ruptured Musculotendinous Cuff (Eg, Rotator Cuff) Open; Chronic Coracoacromial Ligament Release, With Or Without Acromioplasty Reconstruction Of Complete Shoulder (Rotator) Cuff Avulsion, Chronic (Includes Acromioplasty) CODE TYPE NOTES Acromioplasty & Rotator Cuff Acromioplasty & Rotator Cuff Ankle Fusion Arthroscopy, Shoulder, Surgical; Decompression Of Subacromial Space With Partial Acromioplasty, With Coracoacromial Ligament (Ie, Arch) Release, When Performed (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) Arthroscopy, Shoulder, Surgical; With Rotator Cuff Arthrodesis, Ankle, Open Ankle Fusion Arthroscopy, Ankle (Tibiotalar And Fibulotalar Joints), Surgical; With Ankle Arthrodesis Ankle Replacement (Total Arthroplasty, Ankle Ankle Replacement (Total Arthroplasty, Ankle; With Implant (Total Ankle) Ankle Replacement (Total Arthroplasty, Ankle; Revision, Total Ankle Ankle Replacement (Total Removal Of Ankle Implant Removal Of Prosthesis, Includes Debridement And Synovectomy When Performed; Radial Head Arthroplasty, Radial Head

2 Removal Of Prosthesis, Includes Debridement And Synovectomy When Performed; Humeral And Ulnar Components Arthroplasty, Elbow; With Membrane (E.G., Fascial) Arthroplasty, Elbow; With Distal Humeral Prosthetic Replacement Arthroplasty, Elbow; With Implant And Fascia Lata Ligament Reconstruction Arthroplasty, Elbow; With Distal Humerus And Proximal Ulnar Prosthetic Replacement (E.G., Total Elbow) Arthroplasty, Radial Head; With Implant Revision Of Total Elbow Arthroplasty, Including Allograft When Performed; Humeral Or Ulnar Component Femoroacetabular Arthroscopy Femoroacetabular Arthroscopy Femoroacetabular Arthroscopy Femoroacetabular Arthroscopy Revision Of Total Elbow Arthroplasty, Including Allograft When Performed; Humeral And Ulnar Component Unlisted Procedure, Pelvis Or Hip Joint [When Specified As Open Procedure For Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome, Other Than Capsular Plication] Arthroscopy, Hip, Surgical; With Femoroplasty (Ie, Treatment Of Cam Lesion) Arthroscopy, Hip, Surgical; With Acetabuloplasty (Ie, Treatment Of Pincer Lesion) Arthroscopy, Hip, Surgical; With Labral [When Of The Labral Tear Is Associated With Fais] When Specified As Open Procedure For Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome, Other Than Capsular Plication Hip Arthroscopy Arthroscopy, Hip, Diagnostic With Or Without Synovial Biopsy (Separate Procedure) Hip Arthroscopy Arthroscopy, Hip, Surgical; With Removal Of Loose Body Or Foreign Body Hip Arthroscopy Arthroscopy, Hip, Surgical; With Debridement/Shaving Of Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty), Abrasion Arthroplasty, And/Or Resection Of Labrum Hip Arthroscopy Arthroscopy, Hip, Surgical; With Synovectomy Removal Of Hip Prothesis Removal Of Hip Prosthesis; Complicated, Including Total Hip Prosthesis, Methylmethacrylate With Or Without Insertion Of Spacer Hip Acetabuloplasty; (Eg, Whitman, Colonna, Haygroves, Or Cup Type) Hip Acetabuloplasty; Resection, Femoral Head (Eg, Girdlestone Procedure) Hip Hemiarthroplasty, Hip, Partial (Eg, Femoral Stem Prosthesis, Bipolar Arthroplasty) Arthroplasty, Acetabular And Proximal Femoral Prosthetic Replacement (Total Hip Arthroplasty), With Or Without Autograft Or Allograft

3 Hip Conversion Of Previous Hip Surgery To Total Hip Arthroplasty, With Or Without Autograft Or Allograft Hip Revision Of Total Hip Arthroplasty; Both Components, With Or Without Autograft Or Allograft Hip Revision Of Total Hip Arthroplasty; Acetabular Component Only, With Or Without Autograft Or Allograft Hip Revision Of Total Hip Arthroplasty; Femoral Component Only, With Or Without Allograft Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement Hip Resurfacing Arthrotomy, Hip, Including Exploration Or Removal Of Loose Or Foreign Body Hip Resurfacing Hip Resurfacing Partial Excision (Craterization, Saucerization, Or Diaphysectomy) Bone, Femur, Proximal Tibia And/Or Fibula (Eg, Osteomyelitis Or Bone Abscess S Metl-On-Metl Tot Hip Resrfc Acetab&Fem Cmpnt Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; For Infection, Lavage And Drainage Arthroscopically aided treatment of intercondylar spine(s) and/or tuberosity fracture(s) of the knee, with or without manipulation; without internal or external fixation (includes arthroscopy) Arthroscopically aided treatment of intercondylar spine(s) and/or tuberosity fracture(s) of the knee, with or without manipulation; with internal or external fixation (includes arthroscopy) Arthroscopically aided treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); unicondylar, includes internal fixation, when performed (includes arthroscopy) Arthroscopically aided treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); bicondylar, includes internal fixation, when performed (includes arthroscopy) Arthroscopy, Knee, Diagnostic, With Or Without Synovial Biopsy (Separate Procedure) Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; With Lateral Release Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; For Removal Of Loose Body Or Foreign Body (Eg, Osteochondritis Dissecans Fragmentation, Chondral Fragmentation) Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Synovectomy, Limited (Eg, Plica Or Shelf Resection) (Separate Procedure) Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Synovectomy, Major, 2 Or More Compartments (Eg, Medial Or Lateral) Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Debridement/ Shaving Or Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty) Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Abrasion Arthroplasty (Includes Chondroplasty Where Necessary) Or Multiple Drilling Or Microfracture Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; With Lysis Of Adhesions, With Or Without Manipulation (Separate Procedure)

4 29885 Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Drilling For Osteochondritis Dissecans With Bone Grafting, With Or Without Internal Fixaiton (Including Debridement Of Base Of Lesion) Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Drilling For Intact Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesion Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Drilling For Intact Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesion With Internal Fixation Arthrs Aided Pst Cruciate Ligm Rpr/Agmntj/Rcnstj Unlisted Procedure, Arthroscopy [When Specified As Arthroscopic Knee Lavage As A Separate Procedure] When Specified As Arthroscopic Knee Lavage As A Separate Procedure G Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical, For Removal Of Loose Body, Foreign Body, Debridement/Shaving Of Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty) At The Time Of Other Surgical In A Different Compartment Of The Same Knee Arthroplasty, Patella; Without Prosthesis Arthroplasty, Patella; With Prosthesis Arthroplasty, Knee, Tibial Plateau; Arthroplasty, Knee, Tibial Plateau; With Debridement And Partial Synovectomy Arthroplasty, Femoral Condyles Or Tibial Plateau(S), Knee; Arthroplasty, Femoral Condyles Or Tibial Plateau(S), Knee; With Debridement And Partial Synovectomy Arthroplasty, Knee, Hinge Prosthesis (Eg, Walldius Type) Arthroplasty, Knee, Condyle And Plateau; Medial Or Lateral Compartment Arthroplasty, Knee, Condyle And Plateau; Medial And Lateral Compartments With Or Without Patella Resurfacing (Total Knee Arthroplasty) Revision Of Total Knee Arthroplasty, With Or Without Allograft; 1 Component Revision Of Total Knee Arthroplasty, With Or Without Allograft; Femoral And Entire Tibial Component Meniscal (with/without allograft) Removal Of Prosthesis, Including Total Knee Prosthesis, Methylmethacrylate With Or Without Insertion Of Spacer, Knee Arthrotomy with meniscus repair, knee Meniscal (with/without allograft) Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Meniscal Transplantation (Includes Arthrotomy For Meniscal Insertion), Medial Or Lateral Meniscal (with/without allograft) Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; With Meniscectomy (Medial And Lateral, Including Any Meniscal Shaving) Including Debridement/ Shaving Of Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty), Same Or Separate Compartment(S), When Performed

5 Meniscal (with/without allograft) Meniscal (with/without allograft) Meniscal (with/without allograft) Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; With Meniscectomy (Medial Or Lateral, Including Any Meniscal Shaving) Including Debridement/ Shaving Of Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty), Same Or Separate Compartment(S), When Performed Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; With Meniscus (Medial Or Lateral) Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; With Meniscus (Medial And Lateral) Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation, Knee Osteochondral Allograft, Knee, Open [When Specified As Osteochondral Allograft] Osteochondral Autograft(S), Knee, Open (Eg, Mosaicplasty) Includes Harvesting Of Autograft[S]) Open osteochondral autograft, talus (includes obtaining graft[s]) Shoulder Fusion Shoulder Fusion Shoulder Replacement Shoulder Replacement Shoulder Replacement Shoulder Replacement Shoulder Replacement Shoulder Replacement Shoulder Replacement J7330 S Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Osteochondral Autograft(S) (Eg, Mosaicplasty) (Includes Harvesting Of The Autograft) Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; Osteochondral Allograft (Eg, Mosaicplasty) Autologous Cultured Chondrocytes, Implant Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical For Harvesting Of Cartilage (Chondrocyte Cells) Arthrodesis, Glenohumeral Joint; Arthrodesis, Glenohumeral Joint; With Autogenous Graft (Includes Obtaining Graft) Removal Of Foreign Body, Shoulder; Deep (Subfascial Or Intramuscular) Removal Of Prosthesis, Includes Debridement And Synovectomy When Performed; Humeral Or Glenoid Component Removal Of Prosthesis, Includes Debridement And Synovectomy When Performed; Humeral And Glenoid Components (Eg, Total Shoulder) Arthroplasty, Glenohumeral Joint; Hemiarthroplasty Arthroplasty, Glenohumeral Joint; Total Shoulder (Glenoid And Proximal Humeral Replacement (E.G., Total Shoulder) Revision Of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Including Allograft When Performed; Humeral Or Glenoid Component Revision Of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Including Allograft When Performed; Humeral And Glenoid Component

6 Shoulder Replacement Wrist Fusion Wrist Fusion Wrist Fusion Wrist Fusion Wrist Fusion Wrist Replacement (Total, Disc Replacement, Cervical Disc Replacement, Cervical Disc Replacement, Cervical Disc Replacement, Cervical Disc Replacement T T Open Treatment Of Proximal Humeral (Surgical Or Anatomical Neck) Fracture, Includes Internal Fixation, When Performed, Includes Of Tuberosity(S), When Performed; With Proximal Humeral Prosthetic Replacement Arthrodesis, wrist; complete, without bone graft (includes radiocarpal and/or intercarpal and/or carpometacarpal joints) Arthrodesis, wrist; with sliding graft Arthrodesis, wrist; with iliac or other autograft (includes obtaining graft) Arthrodesis, wrist; limited, without bone graft (eg, intercarpal or radiocarpal) Arthrodesis, wrist; with autograft (includes obtaining graft) Arthroplasty With Prosthetic Replacement; Distal Radius And Partial Or Entire Carpus (Total Wrist) Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, Anterior Approach With Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Root(S); Cervical, Each Additional Segment Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, Transthoracic Approach With Decompression Of And/Or Nerve Root(S); Thoracic, Single Segment Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, Transthoracic Approach With Decompression Of And/Or Nerve Root(S); Thoracic, Each Additional Segment Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, Combined Thoracolumbar Approach With Decompression Of, Cauda Equina Or Nerve Root(S), Lower Thoracic Or Lumbar; Single Segment Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, Combined Thoracolumbar Approach With Decompression Of, Cauda Equina Or Nerve Root(S), Lower Thoracic Or Lumbar; Each Additional Segment Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, Transperitoneal Or Retroperitoneal Approach With Decompression Of, Cauda Equina Or Nerve Root(S), Lower Thoracic, Or Sacral; Single Segment Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, Transperitoneal Or Retroperitoneal Approach With Decompression Of, Cauda Equina Or Nerve Root(S), Lower Thoracic, Or Sacral; Each Additional Segment Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, Lateral Extracavitary Approach With Decompression Of And/Or Nerve Root(S) (Eg, For Tumor Or Retropulsed Bone Fragments); Thoracic, Single Segmen Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, Lateral Extracavitary Approach With Decompression Of And/Or Nerve Root(S) (Eg, For Tumor Or Retropulsed Bone Fragments); Lumbar, Single Segment Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, Lateral Extracavitary Approach With Decompression Of And/Or Nerve Root(S) (Eg, For Tumor Or Retropulsed Bone Fragments); Thoracic Or Lumbar, Each Additional Segment Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection), cervical, three or more levels Total Disc Arthroplasty (Artificial Disc), Anterior Approach, Including Discectomy With End Plate Preparation (Includes Osteophytectomy For Nerve Root Or Decompression And Microdissection), Single Interspace Revision Including Replacement Of Total Disc Arthroplasty (Artificial Disc), Anterior Approach, Single Interspace; Cervical Removal Of Total Disc Arthroplasty (Artificial Disc), Anterior Approach, Single Interspace; Cervical Total Disc Arthroplasty (Artificial Disc), Anterior Approach, Including Discectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression), Each Additional Interspace

7 Disc Replacement Disc Replacement Disc Replacement 0164T 0165T Removal Of Total Disc Arthroplasty (Artificial Disc), Anterior Approach, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) Revision Including Replacement Of Total Disc Arthroplasty (Artificial Disc), Anterior Approach, Each Additional Interspace, Lumbar Total Disc Arthroplasty (Artificial Disc), Anterior Approach, Including Discectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression), Single Interspace Disc Replacement Revision Including Replacement Of Total Disc Arthroplasty (Artificial Disc), Anterior Approach, Single Interspace; Lumbar Disc Replacement Discectomy Discectomy Discectomy Discectomy Removal Of Total Disc Arthroplasty (Artificial Disc), Anterior Approach, Single Interspace Discectomy, Anterior, With Decompression Of And/Or Nerve Root(S), Including Osteophytectomy; Cervical, Single Interspace Discectomy, Anterior, With Decompression Of And/Or Nerve Root(S), Including Osteophytectomy; Cervical, Each Additional Interspace Discectomy, Anterior, With Decompression Of And/Or Nerve Root(S), Including Osteophytectomy; Thoracic, Single Interspace Discectomy, Anterior, With Decompression Of And/Or Nerve Root(S), Including Osteophytectomy; Thoracic, Each Additional Interspace Insertion Of Implantable Intra-Arterial Infusion Pump (Eg, For Chemotherapy Of Liver) Insertion Of Tunneled Centrally Inserted Central Venous Access Device With Subcutaneous Pump Replacement, Complete, Of A Tunneled Centrally Inserted Central Venous Access Device, With Subcutaneous Pump, Through Same Venous Access Insertion Of Subcutaneous Reservoir, Pump Or Continuous Infusion System For Connection To Ventricular Catheter Implantation, Revision Or Repositioning Of Tunneled Intrathecal Or Epidural Catheter, For Long-Term Medication Administration Via An External Pump Or Implantable Reservoir/Infusion Pump; Without Laminectomy Implantation, Revision Or Repositioning Of Tunneled Intrathecal Or Epidural Catheter, For Long-Term Medication Administration Via An External Pump Or Implantable Reservoir/Infusion Pump; With Laminectomy Implantation Or Replacement Of Device For Intrathecal Or Epidural Drug Infusion; Subcutaneous Reservoir Implantation Or Replacement Of Device For Intrathecal Or Epidural Drug Infusion; Nonprogrammable Pump Implantation Or Replacement Of Device For Intrathecal Or Epidural Drug Infusion; Programmable Pump, Including Preparation Of Pump, With Or Without Programming C1772 Removal Of Subcutaneous Reservoir Or Pump, Previously Implanted For Intrathecal Or Epidural Infusion Electronic Analysis Of Programmable, Implanted Pump For Intrathecal Or Epidural Drug Infusion (Includes Evaluation Of Reservoir Status, Alarm Status, Drug Prescription Status); Without Reprogramming Or Refil Electronic Analysis Of Programmable, Implanted Pump For Intrathecal Or Epidural Drug Infusion (Includes Evaluation Of Reservoir Status, Alarm Status, Drug Prescription Status); With Reprogramming Infusion pump, programmable (implantable) n Implantable Pain Paump C1891 Infusion pump, nonprogrammable, permanent (implantable) C2626 E0783 E0785 E0786 Infusion pump, nonprogrammable, temporary (implantable) Infusion Pump System, Implantable, Programmable (Includes All Components, E.G., Pump, Catheter, Connectors, Etc.) Implantable Intraspinal (Epidural/Intrathecal) Catheter Used With Implantable Infusion Pump, Replacement Implantable Programmable Infusion Pump, Replacement (Excludes Implantable Intraspinal Catheter) n Implantable Pain Paump n Implantable Pain Paump n Implantable Pain Paump

8 T 0201T 0202T Percutaneous (Bone Biopsy Included When Performed), 1 Vertebral Body, Unilateral Or Bilateral Injection, Inclusive Of All Imaging Guidance; Lumbosacral [When Specified As Lumbar] Percutaneous Sacral Augmentation (Sacroplasty), Unilateral Injection(S), Including The Use Of A Balloon Or Mechanical Device, When Used, 1 Or More Needles Percutaneous Sacral Augmentation (Sacroplasty), Bilateral Injections, Including The Use Of A Balloon Or Mechanical Device, When Used, 2 Or More Needles Posterior Vertebral Joint(S) Arthroplasty (Eg, Facet Joint[S] Replacement), Including Facetectomy, Laminectomy, Foraminotomy, And Vertebral Column Fixation, Injection Of Bone Cement, When Performed, Including Fluoroscopy, Single Level Spine Percutaneous (Bone Biopsy Included When Performed), 1 Vertebral Body, Unilateral Or Bilateral Injection, Inclusive Of All Imaging Guidance; Cervicothoracic Percutaneous (Bone Biopsy Included When Performed), 1 Vertebral Body, Unilateral Or Bilateral Injection, Inclusive Of All Imaging Guidance; Each Additional Cervicothoracic Or Lumbosacral Vertebral Body [When Specified As Other Than Sacral] Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation, Including Cavity Creation (Fracture Reduction And Bone Biopsy Included When Performed) Using Mechanical Device (Eg, Kyphoplasty), 1 Vertebral Body, Unilateral Or Bilateral Cannulation, Inclusive Of All Imaging Guidance; Thoracic Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation, Including Cavity Creation (Fracture Reduction And Bone Biopsy Included When Performed) Using Mechanical Device (Eg, Kyphoplasty), 1 Vertebral Body, Unilateral Or Bilateral Cannulation, Inclusive Of All Imaging Guidance; Lumbar Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation, Including Cavity Creation (Fracture Reduction And Bone Biopsy Included When Performed) Using Mechanical Device (Eg, Kyphoplasty), 1 Vertebral Body, Unilateral Or Bilateral Cannulation, Inclusive Of All Imaging Guidance; Each Additional Thoracic Or Lumbar Vertebral Body Kyphectomy, Circumferential Exposure Of Spine And Resection Of Vertebral Segment(S) (Including Body And Posterior Elements); Single Or 2 Segments Kyphectomy, Circumferential Exposure Of Spine And Resection Of Vertebral Segment(S) (Including Body And Posterior Elements); 3 Or More Segments Laminectomy- Thoracic Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; extradural, thoracic Laminectomy- Thoracic T Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; intradural, extramedullary, thoracic Percutaneous Laminotomy/Laminectomy (Interlaminar Approach) For Decompression Of Neural Elements, (With Or Without Ligamentous Resection, Discectomy, Facetectomy And/Or Foraminotomy), Any Method, Under Indirect Image Guidance (Eg, Fluoroscopic, Ct), With Or Without The Use Of An Endoscope, Single Or Multiple Levels, Unilateral Or Bilateral; Cervical Or Thoracic Partial Excision Of Posterior Vertebral Component (Eg, Spinous Process, Lamina Or Facet) For Intrinsic Bony Lesion, Single Vertebral Segment; Cervical Partial Excision Of Vertebral Body, For Intrinsic Bony Lesion, Without Decompression Of Or Nerve Root(S), Single Vertebral Segment; Cervical Osteotomy Of Spine, Including Discectomy, Anterior Approach, Single Vertebral Segment; Cervical Open Treatment And/Or Reduction Of Vertebral Fracture(S) And/Or Dislocation(S), Posterior Approach, 1 Fractured Vertebra Or Dislocated Segment; Cervical Laminectomy With Exploration And/Or Decompression Of And/Or Cauda Equina, Without Facetectomy, Foraminotomy Or Discectomy (Eg, Spinal Stenosis), 1 Or 2 Vertebral Segments; Cervical Laminectomy With Exploration And/Or Decompression Of And/Or Cauda Equina, Without Facetectomy, Foraminotomy Or Discectomy (Eg, Spinal Stenosis), More Than 2 Vertebral Segments; Cervical Laminotomy (Hemilaminectomy), With Decompression Of Nerve Root(S), Including Partial Facetectomy, Foraminotomy And/Or Excision Of Herniated Intervertebral Disc; 1 Interspace Laminotomy (Hemilaminectomy), With Decompression Of Nerve Root(S), Including Partial Facetectomy, Foraminotomy And/Or Excision Of Herniated Intervertebral Disc, Reexploration, Single Interspace; Cervical

9 T Laminotomy (Hemilaminectomy), With Decompression Of Nerve Root(S), Including Partial Facetectomy, Foraminotomy And/Or Excision Of Herniated Intervertebral Disc, Reexploration, Single Interspace; Each Additional Cervical Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) Laminectomy, Facetectomy And Foraminotomy (Unilateral Or Bilateral With Decompression Of, Cauda Equina And/Or Nerve Root[S], [Eg, Spinal Or Lateral Recess Stenosis]), Single Vertebral Segment; Cervical Laminoplasty, With Decompression Of The, 2 Or More Vertebral Segments Laminoplasty, With Decompression Of The, 2 Or More Vertebral Segments; With Reconstruction Of The Posterior Bony Elements (Including The Application Of Bridging Bone Graft And Non-Segmental Fixation Devices (Eg, Wire, Suture, Mini-Plates), When Performed) Laminectomy With Cordotomy, With Section Of 1 Spinothalamic Tract, 1 Stage; Cervical Laminectomy With Cordotomy, With Section Of Both Spinothalamic Tracts, 1 Stage; Cervical Laminectomy With Cordotomy With Section Of Both Spinothalamic Tracts, 2 Stages Within 14 Days; Cervical Laminectomy For Excision Or Occlusion Of Arteriovenous Malformation Of ; Cervical Laminectomy For Excision Or Evacuation Of Intraspinal Lesion Other Than Neoplasm, Extradural; Cervical Laminectomy For Excision Of Intraspinal Lesion Other Than Neoplasm, Intradural; Cervical Laminectomy For Biopsy/Excision Of Intraspinal Neoplasm; Extradural Laminectomy For Biopsy/Excision Of Intraspinal Neoplasm; Intradural, Extramedullary Laminectomy For Biopsy/Excision Of Intraspinal Neoplasm; Intradural, Extramedullary Laminectomy For Biopsy/Excision Of Intraspinal Neoplasm; Intradural, Intramedullary Percutaneous Laminotomy/Laminectomy (Interlaminar Approach) For Decompression Of Neural Elements, (With Or Without Ligamentous Resection, Discectomy, Facetectomy And/Or Foraminotomy), Any Method, Under Indirect Image Guidance (Eg, Fluoroscopic, Ct), With Or Without The Use Of An Endoscope, Single Or Multiple Levels, Unilateral Or Bilateral; Lumbar Partial Excision Of Posterior Vertebral Component (Eg, Spinous Process, Lamina Or Facet) For Intrinsic Bony Lesion, Single Vertebral Segment; Thoracic Partial Excision Of Posterior Vertebral Component (Eg, Spinous Process, Lamina Or Facet) For Intrinsic Bony Lesion, Single Vertebral Segment; Lumbar Partial Excision Of Vertebral Body, For Intrinsic Bony Lesion, Without Decompression Of Or Nerve Root(S), Single Vertebral Segment; Thoracic Partial Excision Of Vertebral Body, For Intrinsic Bony Lesion, Without Decompression Of Or Nerve Root(S), Single Vertebral Segment; Lumbar Osteotomy Of Spine, Posterior Or Posterolateral Approach, 3 Columns, 1 Vertebral Segment (Eg, Pedicle/Vertebral Body Subtraction); Lumbar Osteotomy Of Spine, Including Discectomy, Anterior Approach, Single Vertebral Segment; Lumbar Open Treatment And/Or Reduction Of Vertebral Fracture(S) And/Or Dislocation(S), Posterior Approach, 1 Fractured Vertebra Or Dislocated Segment; Lumbar Open Treatment And/Or Reduction Of Vertebral Fracture(S) And/Or Dislocation(S), Posterior Approach, 1 Fractured Vertebra Or Dislocated Segment; Thoracic Endoscopic decompression of spinal cord, nerve root(s), including laminotomy, partial facetectomy, foraminotomy, discectomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, 1 interspace, lumbar

10 Laminectomy With Exploration And/Or Decompression Of And/Or Cauda Equina, Without Facetectomy, Foraminotomy Or Discectomy (Eg, Spinal Stenosis), 1 Or 2 Vertebral Segments; Thoracic Laminectomy With Exploration And/Or Decompression Of And/Or Cauda Equina, Without Facetectomy, Foraminotomy Or Discectomy (Eg, Spinal Stenosis) 1 Or 2 Vertebral Segments; Lumbar, Except For Spondylolisthesis Laminectomy With Exploration And/Or Decompression Of And/Or Cauda Equina, Without Facetectomy, Foraminotomy Or Discectomy (Eg, Spinal Stenosis), 1 Or 2 Vertebral Segments; Sacral Laminectomy With Removal Of Abnormal Facets And/Or Pars Interarticularis With Decompression Of Cauda Equina And Nerve Roots For Spondylolisthesis (Gill Type Procedure) Laminectomy With Exploration And/Or Decompression Of And/Or Cauda Equina, Without Facetectomy, Foraminotomy Or Discectomy (Eg, Spinal Stenosis), More Than 2 Vertebral Segments; Thoracic Laminectomy With Exploration And/Or Decompression Of And/Or Cauda Equina, Without Facetectomy, Foraminotomy Or Discectomy (Eg, Spinal Stenosis), More Than 2 Vertebral Segments; Lumbar Laminotomy (Hemilaminectomy), With Decompression Of Nerve Root(S), Including Partial Facetectomy, Foraminotomy And/Or Excision Of Herniated Intervertebral Disc; 1 Interspace Laminotomy (Hemilaminectomy), With Decompression Of Nerve Root(S), Including Partial Facetectomy, Foraminotomy And/Or Excision Of Herniated Intervertebral Disc; Each Additional Interspace Or Lumbar Laminotomy (Hemilaminectomy), With Decompression Of Nerve Root(S), Including Partial Facetectomy, Foraminotomy And/Or Excision Of Herniated Intervertebral Disc, Re-Exploration, Single Interspace; Lumbar Laminotomy (Hemilaminectomy), With Decompression Of Nerve Root(S), Including Partial Facetectomy, Foraminotomy And/Or Excision Of Herniated Intervertebral Disc, Re-Exploration, Single Interspace; Each Additional Lumbar Interspace Laminectomy, Facetectomy And Foraminotomy (Unilateral Or Bilateral With Decompression Of, Cauda Equina And/Or Nerve Root[S], [Eg, Spinal Or Lateral Recess Stenosis]), Single Vertebral Segment; Thoracic Laminectomy, Facetectomy And Foraminotomy (Unilateral Or Bilateral With Decompression Of, Cauda Equina And/Or Nerve Root[S], [Eg, Spinal Or Lateral Recess Stenosis]), Single Vertebral Segment; Lumbar Laminectomy, Facetectomy And Foraminotomy (Unilateral Or Bilateral With Decompression Of, Cauda Equina And/Or Nerve Root[S], [Eg, Spinal Or Lateral Recess Stenosis]), Single Vertebral Segment; Each Additional Segment, Cervical, Thoracic, Or Lumbar Transpedicular Approach With Decompression Of, Equina And/Or Nerve Root(S) (Eg, Herniated Intervertebral Disc), Single Segment; Thoracic Transpedicular Approach With Decompression Of, Equina And/Or Nerve Root(S) (Eg, Herniated Intervertebral Disc), Single Segment; Lumbar (Including Transfacet, Or Lateral Extraforaminal Approach) (Eg, Far Lateral Herniated Intervertebral Disc) Transpedicular Approach With Decompression Of, Equina And/Or Nerve Root(S) (Eg, Herniated Intervertebral Disc), Single Segment; Each Additional Segment, Thoracic Or Lumbar [When Specified As Lumbar] Costovertebral Approach With Decompression Of Or Nerve Root(S) (Eg, Herniated Intervertebral Disc), Thoracic; Single Segment Costovertebral Approach With Decompression Of Or Nerve Root(S) (Eg, Herniated Intervertebral Disc), Thoracic; Each Additional Segment Laminectomy With Myelotomy (Eg, Bischof Or Drez Type), Thoracic, Or Thoracolumbar Laminectomy With Drainage Of Intramedullary Cyst/Syrinx; To Subarachnoid Space Laminectomy With Drainage Of Intramedullary Cyst/Syrinx; To Peritoneal Or Pleural Space Laminectomy And Section Of Dentate Ligaments, With Or Without Dural Graft; 1 Or 2 Segments Laminectomy And Section Of Dentate Ligaments, With Or Without Dural Graft; More Than 2 Segments Laminectomy With Rhizotomy; 1 Or 2 Segments Laminectomy With Rhizotomy; More Than 2 Segments

11 Laminectomy With Section Of Spinal Accessory Nerve Laminectomy With Cordotomy, With Section Of 1 Spinothalamic Tract, 1 Stage; Thoracic Laminectomy With Cordotomy, With Section Of Both Spinothalamic Tracts, 1 Stage; Thoracic Laminectomy With Cordotomy With Section Of Both Spinothalamic Tracts, 2 Stages Within 14 Days; Thoracic Laminectomy, With Release Of Tethered Laminectomy For Excision Or Occlusion Of Arteriovenous Malformation Of ; Thoracic Laminectomy For Excision Or Occlusion Of Arteriovenous Malformation Of ; Thoracolumbar Laminectomy For Excision Or Evacuation Of Intraspinal Lesion Other Than Neoplasm, Extradural; Lumbar Laminectomy For Excision Or Evacuation Of Intraspinal Lesion Other Than Neoplasm, Extradural; Sacral Laminectomy For Excision Of Intraspinal Lesion Other Than Neoplasm, Intradural; Thoracic Laminectomy For Excision Of Intraspinal Lesion Other Than Neoplasm, Intradural; Lumbar S2348 S2350 S Laminectomy For Biopsy/Excision Of Intraspinal Neoplasm; Extradural Laminectomy For Biopsy/Excision Of Intraspinal Neoplasm; Intradural, Intramedullary, Thoracic Laminectomy For Biopsy/Excision Of Intraspinal Neoplasm; Intradural, Intramedullary, Thoracolumbar Laminectomy For Biopsy/Excision Of Intraspinal Neoplasm; Combined Extradural-Intradural Lesion, Any Level [When Specified As Lumbar] Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, For Excision Of Intraspinal Lesion, Single Segment; Extradural Or Sacral By Transperitoneal Or Retroperitoneal Approach Decompression Procedure, Percutaneous, Of Nucleus Pulposus Of Intervertebral Disc, Using Radiofrequency Energy, Single Or Multiple Levels Diskectomy, Anterior, With Decompression Of And/Or Nerve Root(S), Including Osteophytectomy; Lumbar, Single Interspace Diskectomy, Anterior, With Decompression Of And/Or Nerve Root(S), Including Osteophytectomy; Lumbar, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) Percutaneous Implantation Of Electrode Array, Epidural Laminectomy For Implantation Of Electrodes, Plate/Paddle, Epidural Removal Of Spinal Electrode Percutaneous Array(S), Including Fluoroscopy, When Performed Removal Of Spinal Electrode Plate/Paddle(S) Placed Via Laminotomy Or Laminectomy, Including Fluoroscopy, When Performed Revision Including Replacement, When Performed, Of Spinal Electrode Percutaneous Array(S), Including Fluoroscopy, When Performed Revision Including Replacement, When Performed, Of Spinal Electrode Plate/Paddle(S) Placed Via

12 Laminotomy Or Laminectomy, Including Fluoroscopy, When Performed C1767 C1778 C1787 C1820 C1883 C1897 L8679 L8680 L8681 L8682 L8683 L8685 L8686 L8687 L8688 L8689 L8695 Spinal Decompression Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Insertion Or Replacement Of Spinal Pulse Generator Or Receiver, Direct Or Inductive Coupling Revision Or Removal Of Implanted Spinal Pulse Generator Or Receive Generator, (Implantable), Non-Rechargeable Lead, (Implantable) Patient Programmer, Generator, (Implantable), With Rechargeable Battery And Charging System Adaptor/Extension, Pacing Lead Or Lead (Implantable) Lead, Test Kit (Implantable) Implantable, Pulse Generator, Any Type Implantable Electrode, Each Patient Programmer (External) For Use With Implantable Programmable Pulse Generator, Replacement Only Implantable Radiofrequency Receiver Radiofrequency Transmitter (External) For Use With Implantable Radiofrequency Receiver Implantable Pulse Generator, Single Array, Rechargeable, Includes Extension Implantable Pulse Generator, Single Array, Non-Rechargeable, Includes Extension Implantable Pulse Generator, Dual Array, Rechargeable, Includes Extension Implantable Pulse Generator, Dual Array, Non-Rechargeable, Includes Extension External Recharging System For Battery (Internal) For Use With Implantable, Replacement Only External Recharging System For Battery (External) For Use With Implantable, Replacement Only Decompression Procedure, Percutaneous, Of Nucleus Pulposus Of Intervertebral Disc, Any Method Utilizing Needle Based Technique To Remove Disc Material Under Fluoroscopic Imaging Or Other Form Of Indirect Visualization, With The Use Of An Endoscope, With Discography And/Or Epidural Injection(S) At The Treated Level(S), When Performed, Single Or Multiple Levels Arthrodesis, Anterior Transoral Or Extraoral Technique, Clivus-C1-C2 (Atlas-Axis), With Or Without Excision Of Odontoid Process Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2 Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Separate Procedure) Stimulator Stimulator Stimulator Stimulator Stimulator Stimulator Stimulator Stimulator Stimulator Stimulator Stimulator Stimulator Stimulator Stimulator Stimulator Stimulator Stimulator

13 Spinal Fusion Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody Technique, Including Minimal Discectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression); Cervical Below C2 Spinal Fusion Arthrodesis, Posterior Technique, Craniocervical (Occiput-C2) Spinal Fusion Arthrodesis, Posterior Technique, Atlas-Axis (C1-C2) Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion T 0196T 0219T 0220T 0221T 0222T Arthrodesis, Posterior Or Posterolateral Technique, Single Level; Cervical Below C2 Segment Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, Anterior Approach With Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Root(S); Cervical, Single Segment Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, For Excision Of Intraspinal Lesion, Single Segment; Extradural Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, For Excision Of Intraspinal Lesion, Single Segment; Intradural Arthrodesis, Pre-Sacral Interbody Technique, Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Without Instrumentation, With Image Guidance, Includes Bone Graft When Performed; L5-S1 Interspace Arthrodesis, Pre-Sacral Interbody Technique, Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Without Instrumentation, With Image Guidance, Includes Bone Graft When Performed; L4-L5 Interspace Placement Of A Posterior Intrafacet Implant(S), Unilateral Or Bilateral, Including Imaging And Placement Of Bone Graft(S) Or Synthetic Device(S), Single Level; Cervical Placement Of A Posterior Intrafacet Implant(S), Unilateral Or Bilateral, Including Imaging And Placement Of Bone Graft(S) Or Synthetic Device(S), Single Level; Thoracic Placement Of A Posterior Intrafacet Implant(S), Unilateral Or Bilateral, Including Imaging And Placement Of Bone Graft(S) Or Synthetic Device(S), Single Level; Lumbar Placement Of A Posterior Intrafacet Implant(S), Unilateral Or Bilateral, Including Imaging And Placement Of Bone Graft(S) Or Synthetic Device(S), Single Level; Each Additional Vertebral Segment Spinal Fusion Allograft, Morselized, Or Placement Of Osteopromotive Material, For Spine Surgery Only Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Allograft, Structural, For Spine Surgery Only Autograft For Spine Surgery Only (Includes Harvesting The Graft); Local (Eg, Ribs, Spinous Process, Or Laminar Fragments) Obtained From Same Incision Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Autograft For Spine Surgery Only (Includes Harvesting The Graft); Morselized (Through Separate Skin Or Fascial Incision) Autograft For Spine Surgery Only (Includes Harvesting The Graft); Structural, Bicortical Or Tricortical (Through Separate Skin Or Fascial Incision Partial Excision Of Posterior Vertebral Component (Eg, Spinous Process, Lamina Or Facet) For Intrinsic Bony Lesion, Single Vertebral Segment; Each Additional Segment Partial Excision Of Vertebral Body, For Intrinsic Bony Lesion, Without Decompression Of Or Nerve Root(S), Single Vertebral Segment; Each Additional Vertebral Segment Osteotomy Of Spine, Posterior Or Posterolateral Approach, 3 Columns, 1 Vertebral Segment (Eg, Pedicle/Vertebral Body Subtraction); Thoracic Osteotomy Of Spine, Posterior Or Posterolateral Approach, 3 Columns, 1 Vertebral Segment (Eg, Pedicle/Vertebral Body Subtraction); Each Additional Vertebral Segment Spinal Fusion Osteotomy Of Spine, Posterior Or Posterolateral Approach, 1 Vertebral Segment; Cervical Spinal Fusion Osteotomy Of Spine, Posterior Or Posterolateral Approach, 1 Vertebral Segment; Thoracic Spinal Fusion Osteotomy Of Spine, Posterior Or Posterolateral Approach, 1 Vertebral Segment; Lumbar Spinal Fusion Osteotomy Of Spine, Posterior Or Posterolateral Approach, 1 Vertebral Segment; Each Additional Vertebral Segment Spinal Fusion Osteotomy Of Spine, Including Discectomy, Anterior Approach, Single Vertebral Segment; Thoracic

14 Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Osteotomy Of Spine, Including Discectomy, Anterior Approach, Single Vertebral Segment; Each Additional Vertebral Segment Open Treatment And/Or Reduction Of Vertebral Fracture(S) And/Or Dislocation(S), Posterior Approach, 1 Fractured Vertebra Or Dislocated Segment; Each Additional Fractured Vertebra Or Dislocated Segment Arthrodesis, Lateral Extracavitary Technique, Including Minimal Discectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression); Lumbar Arthrodesis, Lateral Extracavitary Technique, Including Minimal Discectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression); Thoracic Or Lumbar, Each Additional Vertebral Segment (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody Technique, Including Minimal Discectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression); Lumbar Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody Technique, Including Minimal Discectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression); Each Additional Interspace Arthrodesis, Pre-Sacral Interbody Technique, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, With Posterior Instrumentation, With Image Guidance, Includes Bone Graft When Performed, L5-S1 Interspace Arthrodesis, Posterior Or Posterolateral Technique, Single Level; Lumbar (With Lateral Transverse Technique, When Performed) Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Arthrodesis, Posterior Or Posterolateral Technique, Single Level; Each Additional Vertebral Segment Arthrodesis, Posterior Interbody Technique, Including Laminectomy And/Or Discectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression), Single Interspace; Lumbar Arthrodesis, Posterior Interbody Technique, Including Laminectomy And/Or Discectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression), Single Interspace; Each Additional Interspace 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; Lumbar 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; Each Additional Interspace And Segment Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Exploration Of Spinal Fusion Posterior Non-Segmental Instrumentation (Eg, Harrington Rod Technique, Pedicle Fixation Across 1 Interspace, Atlantoaxial Transarticular Screw Fixation, Sublaminar Wiring At C1, Facet Screw Fixation) Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Internal Spinal Fixation By Wiring Of Spinous Processes Posterior Segmental Instrumentation (Eg, Pedicle Fixation, Dual Rods With Multiple Hooks And Sublaminar Wires); 3 To 6 Vertebral Segments Posterior Segmental Instrumentation (Eg, Pedicle Fixation, Dual Rods With Multiple Hooks And Sublaminar Wires); 7 To 12 Vertebral Segments Posterior Segmental Instrumentation (Eg, Pedicle Fixation, Dual Rods With Multiple Hooks And Sublaminar Wires); 13 Or More Vertebral Segments Spinal Fusion Anterior Instrumentation; 2 To 3 Vertebral Segments Spinal Fusion Anterior Instrumentation; 4 To 7 Vertebral Segments Spinal Fusion Anterior Instrumentation; 8 Or More Vertebral Segments Spinal Fusion Pelvic Fixation (Attachment Of Caudal End Of Instrumentation To Pelvic Bony Structures) Other Than Sacrum Spinal Fusion Reinsertion Of Spinal Fixation Device Spinal Fusion Removal Of Posterior Nonsegmental Instrumentation (Eg, Harrington Rod)

15 Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Removal Of Posterior Segmental Instrumentation Insertion Of Interbody Biomechanical Device(S) (Eg, Synthetic Cage, Mesh) With Integral Anterior Instrumentation For Device Anchoring (Eg, Screws, Flanges), When Performed, To Intervertebral Disc Space In Conjunction With Interbody Arthrodesis, Each Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) Insertion Of Intervertebral Biomechanical Device(S) (Eg, Synthetic Cage, Mesh) With Integral Anterior Instrumentation For Device Anchoring (Eg, Screws, Flanges), When Performed, To Vertebral (Ies) (Vertebral Body Resection, Partial Or Complete) Defect, In Conjunction With Interbody Arthrodesis, Each Contiguous Defect (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion Removal Of Anterior Instrumentation Insertion Of Intervertebral Biomechanical Device(S) (Eg, Synthetic Cage, Mesh, Methylmethacrylate) To Intervertebral Disc Space Or Vertebral Body Defect Without Interbody Arthrodesis, Each Contiguous Defect (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, For Excision Of Intraspinal Lesion, Single Segment; Extradural, Thoracic By Transthoracic Approach Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, For Excision Of Intraspinal Lesion, Single Segment; Extradural, Thoracic By Thoracolumbar Approach Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, For Excision Of Intraspinal Lesion, Single Segment; Intradural, Thoracic By Transthoracic Approach Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, For Excision Of Intraspinal Lesion, Single Segment; Intradural, Thoracic By Thoracolumbar Approach Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, For Excision Of Intraspinal Lesion, Single Segment; Intradural Or Sacral By Transperitoneal Or Retroperitoneal Approach Vertebral (Vertebral Body Resection), Partial Or Complete, For Excision Of Intraspinal Lesion, Single Segment; Each Additional Segment Spinal Fusion, Sacroiliac Arthrodesis, Sacroiliac Joint (Including Obtaining Graft) Spinal Fusion, Scoliosis Arthrodesis, Posterior, For Spinal Deformity, With Or Without Cast; Up To 6 Vertebral Segments Spinal Fusion, Scoliosis Arthrodesis, Posterior, For Spinal Deformity, With Or Without Cast; 7 To 12 Vertebral Segments Spinal Fusion, Scoliosis Arthrodesis, Posterior, For Spinal Deformity, With Or Without Cast; 13 Or More Vertebral Segments Spinal Fusion, Scoliosis Arthrodesis, Anterior, For Spinal Deformity, With Or Without Cast; 2 To 3 Vertebral Segments Spinal Fusion, Scoliosis Arthrodesis, Anterior, For Spinal Deformity, With Or Without Cast; 4 To 7 Vertebral Segments Spinal Fusion, Scoliosis Spinal Fusion, Thoracic Spinal Fusion, Thoracic Spinal Fusion, Thoracic Arthrodesis, Anterior, For Spinal Deformity, With Or Without Cast; 8 Or More Vertebral Segments Arthrodesis, Lateral Extracavitary Technique, Including Minimal Discectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression); Thoracic Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody Technique, Including Minimal Discectomy To Prepare Interspace (Other Than For Decompression); Thoracic Arthrodesis, Posterior Or Posterolateral Technique, Single Level; Thoracic (With Lateral Transverse Technique, When Performed)

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