![]() ![]() The ruse is over.Įffective January 1, 2017, CPT ® code 22851was deleted from the CPT code set and replaced by three new codes to report insertion of biomechanical devices:ĬPT Code 22853 – 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)ĬPT Code 22854 – Insertion of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to vertebral corpectomy(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)ĬPT Code 22859 – 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) Spine companies have been marketing interbody cages with integral fixation as having "plates" or "bridges" so they may be coded as segmental fixation in addition to interbody devices. Stand Alone Integrated Fixation Cages Under Massive Pressure ![]()
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