Lumbar Coding: From Decompression to Instrumentation-Advanced Case Based Lumbar Coding (Anand Veeravagu, MD)

Advanced Case Based Lumbar Coding (Anand Veeravagu, MD)

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Video Summary

The video discusses advanced case-based lumbar coding, focusing on different scenarios such as anterior-posterior lumbar fusions, multilevel fusion, corpectomy, and deformity cases. It provides examples of cases and goes through the coding process for each scenario, explaining the diagnoses, procedures performed, and corresponding CPT codes. Some of the procedures mentioned include discectomy, inner body fusion, laminectomy, instrumentation, osteotomies, and fusion. The video also introduces new technology in spinal surgery, specifically the use of interspinous process distraction devices. The presenter emphasizes the importance of accurate coding to ensure proper reimbursement and documentation.

Keywords

advanced case-based lumbar coding

anterior-posterior lumbar fusions

multilevel fusion

corpectomy

deformity cases