CPT code 63102 represents a lumbar corpectomy performed via a lateral extracavitary (LECA) approach, a major spinal surgery that removes part or all of a lumbar vertebral body and disc material to relieve compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots and to allow for concurrent stabilization. Nationally, this code is relevant for high-acuity spinal care involving fractures, tumors, or significant deformity that necessitate vertebral body resection.

Key payers discussed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find clinical context for when this service is typically performed, the common site of service, and the procedural intent of decompression plus stabilization. The publication summarizes common billing modifiers provided in input and outlines what to expect in terms of service classification and reporting.

This overview also indicates what readers will learn about benchmarking and policy relevance at a national level: how the procedure is categorized as a major inpatient spinal operation, implications for surgical resource utilization, and the clinical indications that most commonly drive use of the code. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.