CPT code 0165T denotes an add-on surgical procedure for revision and replacement of a lumbar artificial disc in a different interspace performed during the same operative session as an initial lumbar artificial disc repair. This code captures care for patients who experience device movement or damage requiring replacement of an arthroplasty device and is relevant to spine surgeons, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and payers overseeing coverage for lumbar total disc arthroplasty. Nationally, lumbar disc arthroplasty revisions are clinically significant due to device-specific indications, increased resource use, and surgical complexity.

Key payers included in the coverage landscape are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise explanation of the clinical scenario and service type, typical sites of service, and which payers are commonly involved. The publication provides benchmarking context, policy and coding considerations, and the clinical background necessary to understand when CPT code 0165T applies. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable. The summary equips payers, coding professionals, and clinical leaders with a focused overview of this add-on lumbar arthroplasty revision code and what to expect in billing and utilization discussions.