CPT code 63077 identifies surgical repair of a herniated thoracic disc with decompression of nerve roots or the spinal cord and placement of graft material to fill the intervertebral space. Though thoracic disc herniations are less common than cervical or lumbar cases, the procedure addresses serious symptoms including focal thoracic pain, chest or abdominal radicular pain, and potential myelopathy from cord compression. Nationally, this code represents an important though infrequent neurosurgical and orthopedic spine intervention with implications for surgical utilization, hospital resource use, and post‑operative care pathways.

Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find an overview of clinical intent and settings for the service, typical sites of care, and benchmarking context where available. The content highlights common billing considerations tied to the procedure type and summarizes what a payer-agnostic reader needs to know about clinical presentation and service delivery. Information on modifiers, associated taxonomies, specific ICD-10 diagnoses, and related billing codes is not included here; see other sections for detailed billing mechanics and payer policies. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.