What is procedure code 20937?
CPT® Code 20937 in section: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft)
What is procedure code 20900?
CPT 20900 (bone graft, any donor area; minor.
What is allograft bone graft?
An allograft is a bone or tissue that is transplanted from one person to another. They typically come from a donor, or cadaver bone. The allograft is safe, ready to use and available in large amounts.
Can you bill for allograft?
If both allografts and autografts are used, it is best practice to bill an autograft code from the graft section, as the allografts are already being billed with code L8699 for purchased implants. Use code 20930 for a morselized allograft that is purchased or code 20931 for a structural allograft that is purchased.
Who makes allograft?
MTF Biologics
Since 1987, MTF Biologics has provided over 9 million allografts from more than 137,000 donors.
What are the four types of grafts?
Grafts and transplants can be classified as autografts, isografts, allografts, or xenografts based on the genetic differences between the donor’s and recipient’s tissues.
Does CPT 29888 include the graft?
ACL surgery is defined by CPT 29888 (Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction). This CPT code is valued to include the harvesting and placement of a graft. Here are some key documentation issues to consider when reporting an ACL reconstruction.
What is the procedure for CPT?
Current Procedural Terminology, more commonly known as CPT ®, refers to a set of medical codes used by physicians, allied health professionals, nonphysician practitioners, hospitals, outpatient facilities, and laboratories to describe the procedures and services they perform. Specifically, CPT ® codes are used to report procedures and services to federal and private payers for reimbursement of rendered healthcare.
What is a cpt4 code?
The CPT-4 is a uniform coding system consisting of descriptive terms and identifying codes that are used primarily to identify medical services and procedures furnished by physicians and other health care professionals. These health care professionals use the CPT-4 to identify services…
What is the CPT code for a graftotomy?
CPT 36831 is reported for open thrombectomy of an arteriovenous fistula or graft. This procedure involves making an incision over the AV fistula/graft, creating an opening into that fistula or graft (often referred to as a fistulotomy or graftotomy respectively), and removing thrombus from the graft.
