CPT Codes For Transpedicular Or Costovertebral Approach For Posterolateral Extradural Exploration/Decompression Procedures On The Spine And Spinal Cord
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for the transpedicular or costovertebral approach for posterolateral extradural exploration/decompression procedures on the spine and spinal cord.
CPT Code 63055
CPT 63055 describes a transpedicular approach with decompression of the spinal cord, equina, and/or nerve root(s) (e.g., herniated intervertebral disc) in a single thoracic segment.
CPT Code 63056
CPT 63056 describes a transpedicular approach with decompression of the spinal cord, equina, and/or nerve root(s), such as a herniated intervertebral disc, for a single segment in the lumbar region, including a transfacet or lateral extraforaminal approach for a far lateral herniated intervertebral disc.
CPT Code 63064
CPT 63064 describes a costovertebral approach with decompression of a single thoracic spinal cord or nerve root(s), such as a herniated intervertebral disc.