AANS Cervical Spine Procedure Coding Principles: Intro to Cervical Coding Cases-Introduction to Cervical Coding Episode 1

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Video Summary

This video is the first part of a three-part series aimed at introducing the principles of coding in the context of spine surgery. The presenter, part of the AANS Coding Reimbursement Team, explains that coding is important for residents learning to code their cases, for practitioners submitting codes for review, and for seasoned practitioners looking to enhance their coding accuracy. The video focuses on ICD-10 codes, which are used to diagnose and classify medical conditions, and CPT codes, which are used to bill for specific procedures. The presenter provides an overview of commonly used cervical diagnosis codes, such as cervicalgia, spondylosis, radiculopathy, and myelopathy. He also discusses the importance of accurately diagnosing and matching ICD-10 codes with the appropriate CPT codes. Some common CPT codes for cervical surgeries, including anterior cervical fusions, laminectomies, and arthrodesis, are also discussed. The video serves as an introduction to the topic and lays the foundation for more complex coding scenarios to be covered in subsequent videos.

Keywords

coding

spine surgery

ICD-10 codes

CPT codes

cervical diagnosis codes