Update on CPT Codes
This is from Kim O...thanks Kim!
"...Single level cervical ADR has been changed from Category III (emerging technology) to Category I ( consistent with contemporary medicine and being performed by many physicians in clinical practive in multiple locations).
The old code 0090T will be replaced with 22856 Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection), single interspace, cervical
They have also changed the ADR revision and removal codes to Category I. Revision old code 0093T, new code 22864 Removal old code 0096T, new code 22861..."
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