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CPT 63032: Lumbar Annular Closure with Bone-Anchored Device
CPT code 63032 is an add-on surgical code for implantation of a bone-anchored annular closure device to repair an annular tear at a single lumbar interspace during a lumbar laminotomy. Nationally, this code captures a specialized spine procedure intended to reduce reherniation and support disc integrity after tissue removal and repair. Its use affects hospital and ambulatory surgery center billing, device reimbursement pathways, and post-operative quality measurement for spinal surgery.
Key payers included in this analysis are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. The publication outlines payer coverage tendencies, coding and billing benchmarks where available, and clinical context relevant to surgical teams and revenue cycle staff. Data not available in the input is noted where specific payer policies or reimbursement rates are absent.
Readers will learn the clinical scope of the code, typical sites of service, and which payers are commonly involved in coverage decisions for this procedure. The report also summarizes what to expect around add-on code usage, where the code fits in surgical service lines, and highlights areas for attention such as device reimbursement and inpatient versus outpatient billing considerations.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 63032 describes an add-on surgical service performed during a lumbar laminotomy in which the provider repairs a tear in the annulus of an intervertebral disc by implanting a bone-anchored annular closure device. The service applies to one lumbar interspace and is intended as a repair procedure following partial removal of the lamina.
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Service type: Surgical add-on procedure for annular repair via bone-anchored implant
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Typical site of service: Hospital inpatient or outpatient surgical center (ambulatory surgery center) where lumbar laminotomy procedures are performed