What is the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for a lumbar pedicle subtraction osteotomy?

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From the Research

Lumbar Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy CPT Code

  • The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for a lumbar pedicle subtraction osteotomy is not explicitly stated in the provided studies 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • However, a study comparing procedural coding systems (ICD-9-CM and CPT-4) for lumbar spine surgery patients found that CPT codes reflected a greater level of detail than ICD codes 5.
  • The CPT code for a lumbar pedicle subtraction osteotomy may be found in the CPT coding system, but it is not specified in the provided studies.
  • It is recommended to consult the CPT coding manual or a medical coding expert to determine the correct CPT code for a lumbar pedicle subtraction osteotomy.

Relevant Studies

  • Studies have reported on the techniques, outcomes, and complications of lumbar pedicle subtraction osteotomy 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • These studies provide information on the indications, technical aspects, and results of the procedure, but do not specify the CPT code.
  • A study on procedural coding of spinal surgeries found that CPT codes provided more detail than ICD codes, but did not specify the CPT code for a lumbar pedicle subtraction osteotomy 5.

References

1
Research

Pedicle subtraction osteotomy in the lumbar spine: indications, technical aspects, results and complications.

European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie, 2014

2
Research

Lumbar pedicle subtraction osteotomy: techniques and outcomes.

North American Spine Society journal, 2024

4
Research

Pedicle subtraction osteotomies (PSO) in the lumbar spine for sagittal deformities.

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society, 2015

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