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Anterior or Anterolateral Approach for Extradural Exploration/Decompression Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord

Anterior or anterolateral extradural approaches for spinal exploration, decompression and related extradural procedures. CPT codes 63075–63091 specify anterior/anterolateral approach techniques for decompression and exploration of neural elements across the listed code set.

Catheter Implantation Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord

Catheter implantation procedures on the spine and spinal cord such as intrathecal pump catheters, catheter placement for CSF access and catheter revisions. CPT codes 62330–62355 cover catheter insertion, removal, replacement, and related accessory services for intradural and intrathecal systems.

Endoscopic Decompression of Neural Elements and/or Excision of Herniated Intervertebral Discs

Endoscopic decompression and excision of herniated intervertebral discs via minimally invasive spinal endoscopy. CPT code 62380 denotes the specific endoscopic decompression/excision procedure for herniated disc material using visualization and instrumentation through a working channel.

Excision by Laminectomy of Lesion Other Than Herniated Disk Procedures

Excision of intraspinal lesions by laminectomy excluding herniated disc procedures, for tumor or lesion removal within the spinal canal. CPT codes 63250–63295 specify laminectomy excision techniques for various spinal levels and lesion sizes including operative complexity distinctions.

Excision, Anterior or Anterolateral Approach, Intraspinal Lesion Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord

Anterior or anterolateral excision of intraspinal lesions approached through anterior corridors to the spinal canal. CPT codes 63300–63308 describe intraspinal lesion removal via anterior/anterolateral approaches with level-specific and complexity-based coding.

Incision Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord

Incision procedures on the spine and spinal cord including laminectomy windows, myelotomy, dorsal rhizotomy and related surgical openings. CPT codes 63170–63200 encompass a range of spinal incision and exposure techniques for diagnostic and therapeutic intradural access.

Injection, Drainage, or Aspiration Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord

Injection, drainage, or aspiration procedures on the spine and spinal cord such as epidural injections, spinal taps, and abscess drainage. CPT codes 62263–62329 include diagnostic and therapeutic spinal fluid procedures and percutaneous spinal drainage techniques.

Lateral Extracavitary Approach for Extradural Exploration/Decompression Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord

Lateral extracavitary approach techniques for posterolateral extradural exploration and decompression of neural elements. CPT codes 63101–63103 define lateral extracavitary surgical approach variants for spinal decompression and access to posterior elements.

Neurostimulators (Spinal) Procedures

Spinal neurostimulator procedures including epidural lead placement, generator implantation, trial leads, revisions, and removal for spinal cord stimulation. CPT codes 63650–63688 span percutaneous and open approaches, trial and permanent systems, and device management codes.

Posterior Extradural Laminotomy or Laminectomy for Exploration/ Decompression of Neural Elements or Excision of Herniated Intervertebral Disks Procedures

Posterior extradural laminotomy or laminectomy for exploration, decompression of neural elements, or excision of herniated intervertebral disks. CPT codes 63001–63053 define posterior decompression techniques by level and extent for treatment of neural compression and disc removal.

Repair Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord

Repair procedures on the spine and spinal cord addressing dural repair, cord or nerve root repair, and closure of spinal surgical defects. CPT codes 63700–63710 enumerate spinal repair and reconstruction services for iatrogenic or traumatic defects.

Reservoir/Pump Implantation Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord

Reservoir and pump implantation procedures for spinal drug delivery including implantation of intrathecal reservoirs and programmable pumps. CPT codes 62360–62370 include reservoir placement, pump implantation and associated access device procedures for spinal drug delivery systems.

Shunt, Spinal CSF Procedures

Shunt procedures specific to spinal cerebrospinal fluid diversion including lumbar subarachnoid shunts and spinal-to-peritoneal shunt placement. CPT codes 63740–63746 cover spinal CSF shunt insertion, revision and removal techniques for spinal CSF management.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Spinal) Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord

Stereotactic radiosurgery procedures applied to spinal targets using focused radiation for spinal lesions or metastases. CPT codes 63620–63621 specify spinal stereotactic radiosurgery services including planning and delivery components.

Stereotaxis Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord

Stereotaxis procedures on the spine and spinal cord providing image‑guided localization for spinal biopsy, electrode placement, or targeted therapy. CPT codes 63600–63610 include stereotactic guidance and related spinal localization and targeting procedures.

Transpedicular or Costovertebral Approach for Posterolateral Extradural Exploration/Decompression Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord

Transpedicular or costovertebral posterolateral approaches for extradural exploration and decompression of the spinal canal. CPT codes 63055–63066 enumerate posterolateral transpedicular and costovertebral approach procedures by level and operative detail.