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Who is Dr. Mehta, Neurosurgeon in La Mirada, CA?
Dr. Vivek Mehta, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in La Mirada, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mehta is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mehta’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mehta’s office at (323) 226-7421.
What languages does Dr. Mehta speak?
Dr. Mehta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mehta treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mehta diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Mehta. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does Dr. Mehta perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mehta performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Mehta. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Lower Back Bone Cut (Spine Osteotomy)
- Bone Graft for Spine Surgery (Structural)
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Lower Back Surgery for Slipped Vertebra
- Additional Nerve Decompression in Spine
- Repeat Lumbar Disc Surgery (Laminotomy)
- Lumbar Nerve Decompression Surgery
- Spinal Fusion Exploration
- Neck Vertebra Removal and Spinal Decompression
- Spinal Fusion for Deformity
- Neck Disc Removal and Nerve Decompression
- Cervical Spine Osteotomy with Disc Removal (Front Approach)
- Spinal Fusion for Deformity (Up to 6 Segments)
- Additional Spine Bone and Disc Removal (Anterior)
- Lumbar Vertebra Removal and Spinal Decompression
- Vertebral Body Removal Surgery
- Lumbar Spine Tumor Removal
- Spinal Cord Decompression (Additional Segment)
- Pelvic Fixation for Spinal Instrumentation
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Neck Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Pressure
- Neck Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Decompression
- Lumbar Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Cervical Disc Herniation Surgery
- Artificial Disc Replacement (Neck)
- Thoracic Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Decompression
- Thoracic Laminectomy for Spinal Decompression
- Spinal Allograft
- Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
- Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
- Lumbar Spine Osteotomy
- Vertebral Bone Resection
- Spine Realignment Surgery
- Posterior Lumbar Osteotomy
- Spinal Autograft
- Bone Harvest for Spine Fusion
- Structural Bone Graft
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Lumbar Laminectomy for Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Gill Procedure
- Laminotomy (Additional Level)
- Hemilaminectomy (Additional Level)
- Spinal Nerve Root Decompression (Additional)
- Lumbar re-exploration surgery
- Repeat herniated disc surgery
- Laminotomy with nerve decompression
- Lumbar foraminotomy
- Laminotomy
- Hemi-laminectomy
- Herniated Disc Excision
- Spinal Nerve Root Decompression
- Spine fusion check
- Investigate spinal fusion
- Spinal fusion revision assessment
- Cervical Corpectomy
- Vertebral Body Resection
- Vertebral Arthrodesis
- Spinal Deformity Correction
- Anterior Spinal Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy
- Cervical Spine Decompression
- Neck Disc Surgery
- Neck Vertebrae Reshaping
- Anterior Cervical Osteotomy
- Spinal Bone Cut and Disc Removal Neck
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Spine Deformity Correction Surgery
- Vertebral Fusion for Scoliosis
- Spinal Osteotomy (Additional Segment)
- Anterior Discectomy (Additional)
- Vertebral Segment Removal
- Lumbar Corpectomy
- Spinal Cord Decompression (Lumbar)
- Vertebral Body Resection (Lower Back)
- Corpectomy
- Vertebral Resection
- Lumbar laminectomy for tumor
- Extradural spinal neoplasm excision
- Lower back spine tumor biopsy
- Spinal Nerve Decompression
- Corpectomy (Additional)
- Spinal-pelvic fusion
- Pelvic bone attachment (spine)
- Spine instrumentation to pelvis
- Spinal Decompression
- Transpedicular Decompression
- Nerve Root Decompression
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Neck Disc Replacement
- Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
- Cervical Total Disc Replacement
- Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Lower Back Fusion
- Spinal Arthrodesis
- Cervical Laminectomy
- Spinal Cord Decompression (Neck)
- Neck Spinal Stenosis Surgery
- Cervical Spine Exploration
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery (Neck)
- Lower back nerve decompression
- Herniated disc surgery (lumbar)
- Transpedicular spinal decompression
- Cervical Laminotomy
- Cervical Discectomy
- Neck Nerve Decompression Surgery
- Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery
- Thoracic Spine Laminectomy
- Back Bone Removal Surgery
- Spinal cord decompression surgery
- Thoracic spine laminectomy
- Back surgery for spinal stenosis
CPT Codes:
- 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22214: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; lumbar
- 20938: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); structural, bicortical or tricortical (through separate skin or fascial incision) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
- 63012: Laminectomy with removal of abnormal facets and/or pars inter-articularis with decompression of cauda equina and nerve roots for spondylolisthesis, lumbar (Gill type procedure)
- 63035: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; each additional interspace, cervical or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63042: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, reexploration, single interspace; lumbar
- 63044: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, reexploration, single interspace; each additional lumbar interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22830: Exploration of spinal fusion
- 63081: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, single segment
- 22808: Arthrodesis, anterior, for spinal deformity, with or without cast; 2 to 3 vertebral segments
- 63075: Discectomy, anterior, with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s), including osteophytectomy; cervical, single interspace
- 22220: Osteotomy of spine, including discectomy, anterior approach, single vertebral segment; cervical
- 22800: Arthrodesis, posterior, for spinal deformity, with or without cast; up to 6 vertebral segments
- 22226: Osteotomy of spine, including discectomy, anterior approach, single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63102: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, lateral extracavitary approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s) (eg, for tumor or retropulsed bone fragments); lumbar, single segment
- 63101: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, lateral extracavitary approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s) (eg, for tumor or retropulsed bone fragments); thoracic, single segment
- 63277: Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; extradural, lumbar
- 63103: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, lateral extracavitary approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s) (eg, for tumor or retropulsed bone fragments); thoracic or lumbar, each additional segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22848: Pelvic fixation (attachment of caudal end of instrumentation to pelvic bony structures) other than sacrum (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63057: Transpedicular approach with decompression of spinal cord, equina and/or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated intervertebral disc), single segment; each additional segment, thoracic or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 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
- 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
- 63001: Laminectomy with exploration and/or decompression of spinal cord and/or cauda equina, without facetectomy, foraminotomy or discectomy (eg, spinal stenosis), 1 or 2 vertebral segments; cervical
- 63015: Laminectomy with exploration and/or decompression of spinal cord and/or cauda equina, without facetectomy, foraminotomy or discectomy (eg, spinal stenosis), more than 2 vertebral segments; cervical
- 63056: Transpedicular approach with decompression of spinal cord, equina and/or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated intervertebral disc), single segment; lumbar (including transfacet, or lateral extraforaminal approach) (eg, far lateral herniated intervertebral disc)
- 63020: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, cervical
- 22858: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); second level, cervical (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63003: Laminectomy with exploration and/or decompression of spinal cord and/or cauda equina, without facetectomy, foraminotomy or discectomy (eg, spinal stenosis), 1 or 2 vertebral segments; thoracic
- 63016: Laminectomy with exploration and/or decompression of spinal cord and/or cauda equina, without facetectomy, foraminotomy or discectomy (eg, spinal stenosis), more than 2 vertebral segments; thoracic
Also known as:
- Spinal Dura Graft
- Spinal Bone Cut (Additional Segment)
- Lumbar Laminectomy for Spinal Lesion
- Cervical Disc Removal and Spinal Cord Decompression (Additional Level)
- Lumbar Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Decompression
- Thoracic Spine Decompression Surgery
- Spinal Dural Repair
- Spinal Meninges Graft
- Spinal CSF Leak Repair
- Vertebral Osteotomy
- Spine Reshaping Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Osteotomy
- Lumbar Spinal Lesion Excision
- Extradural Spinal Lesion Removal
- Laminectomy for Non-Cancerous Spinal Growth
- Cervical Discectomy
- Spinal Nerve Decompression Neck
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy
- Lower Back Laminectomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery (Lumbar)
- Lumbar Spinal Decompression
- Thoracic Laminectomy
- Spinal Nerve Decompression
- Thoracic Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63710: Dural graft, spinal
- 22216: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
- 63267: Laminectomy for excision or evacuation of intraspinal lesion other than neoplasm, extradural; lumbar
- 63076: Discectomy, anterior, with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s), including osteophytectomy; cervical, each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63017: Laminectomy with exploration and/or decompression of spinal cord and/or cauda equina, without facetectomy, foraminotomy or discectomy (eg, spinal stenosis), more than 2 vertebral segments; lumbar
- 63046: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; thoracic
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Neck Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Neck Vertebra Removal for Spinal Cord Relief (Additional Segment)
- Thoracic Spine Decompression Surgery
- Thoracic Spinal Cord Decompression
- Thoracic Spinal Decompression (Additional Segment)
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
- Cervical Laminectomy
- Cervical Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
- Nerve Root Decompression
- Cervical corpectomy (additional segment)
- Spinal cord decompression (neck, anterior)
- Vertebral body resection (cervical)
- Thoracic disc herniation surgery
- Spinal cord decompression thoracic
- Nerve root decompression thoracic
- Transpedicular laminectomy
- Thoracic nerve root decompression
- Herniated disc surgery (thoracic)
- Spinal cord pressure relief
- Costovertebral spinal surgery
- Herniated Disc Surgery (Thoracic)
- Costovertebral Decompression
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63045: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; cervical
- 63082: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, each additional segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63055: Transpedicular approach with decompression of spinal cord, equina and/or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated intervertebral disc), single segment; thoracic
- 63064: Costovertebral approach with decompression of spinal cord or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated intervertebral disc), thoracic; single segment
- 63066: Costovertebral approach with decompression of spinal cord or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated intervertebral disc), thoracic; each additional segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Burr Hole for Brain Device Placement
- Brain Tumor Removal Surgery
- Brain Tumor Removal (Meningioma)
- Brain Surgery for Spinal Fluid Leak
- Brain AVM Surgery (Simple)
- Brain Surgery for Seizure Monitoring
- Brain Surgery for Neurostimulator Implantation
- Brain Bleed Surgery
- Brain Surgery for Epilepsy (Craniotomy)
- Brain Electrode Removal Surgery
- Temporal Lobe Lobectomy with Brain Mapping
- Deep Brain Stimulation Electrode Placement (Additional)
- Cranial burr hole
- Brain catheter insertion
- Cerebral monitoring device placement
- Craniotomy for Tumor
- Brain Surgery for Tumor
- Brain Tumor Excision
- Craniectomy for Tumor
- Meningioma Excision
- Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
- Skull Opening for Tumor
- Dural leak repair
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair
- Rhinorrhea/otorrhea surgery
- Intracranial AVM repair
- Arteriovenous malformation surgery
- Brain vascular malformation removal
- Supratentorial AVM excision
- Craniotomy for Seizure Monitoring
- Electrode Implantation for Epilepsy
- Subdural Electrode Placement
- Cerebral Electrode Implantation
- Cortical Neurostimulator Placement
- Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery
- Craniectomy for Hematoma
- Craniotomy for Hematoma
- Brain Hematoma Evacuation
- Blood Clot Removal from Brain
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Cerebral Lesion Excision
- Electrocorticography Guided Brain Surgery
- Craniotomy for Electrode Removal
- Removal of Brain Electrodes
- Epidural Electrode Array Removal
- Subdural Electrode Array Removal
- Craniotomy for Epilepsy
- Temporal Lobe Resection
- Electrocorticography during Brain Surgery
- Neurostimulator Implantation
- Subcortical Electrode Array Insertion
- DBS Electrode Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61210: Burr hole(s); for implanting ventricular catheter, reservoir, EEG electrode(s), pressure recording device, or other cerebral monitoring device (separate procedure)
- 61510: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Brain Tumor, Supratentorial, Except Meningioma
- 61512: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Meningioma, Supratentorial
- 62100: Craniotomy for repair of dural/cerebrospinal fluid leak, including surgery for rhinorrhea/otorrhea
- 61680: Surgery of intracranial arteriovenous malformation; supratentorial, simple
- 61533: Craniotomy with elevation of bone flap; for subdural implantation of an electrode array, for long-term seizure monitoring
- 61860: Craniectomy or craniotomy for implantation of neurostimulator electrodes, cerebral, cortical
- 61312: Craniectomy Or Craniotomy For Evacuation Of Hematoma, Supratentorial; Extradural Or Subdural
- 61536: Craniotomy with elevation of bone flap; for excision of cerebral epileptogenic focus, with electrocorticography during surgery (includes removal of electrode array)
- 61535: Craniotomy with elevation of bone flap; for removal of epidural or subdural electrode array, without excision of cerebral tissue (separate procedure)
- 61538: Craniotomy with elevation of bone flap; for lobectomy, temporal lobe, with electrocorticography during surgery
- 61868: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), with use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; each additional array (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Spinal Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Spinal Lesion
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- CyberKnife Radiosurgery
- Focused Radiation for Brain
- SRS
- Gamma Knife surgery
- CyberKnife treatment
- Stereotactic Spine Radiation
- Spinal Lesion Radiation Treatment
- Gamma Knife for Spine
- Spinal Radiation Therapy
- Spinal Lesion Radiosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion
- 61799: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); each additional cranial lesion, complex (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63620: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 spinal lesion
- 63621: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); each additional spinal lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- CSF Leak or Pseudomeningocele Repair with Laminectomy
- Dural Leak Repair
- Spinal Fluid Leak Repair
- Pseudomeningocele Repair
- Laminectomy for CSF Leak
CPT Codes:
- 63709: Repair of dural/cerebrospinal fluid leak or pseudomeningocele, with laminectomy
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
- Spinal Navigation Surgery
- Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
- Image-Guided Spine Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Cranial Navigational Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Skull Bone Flap or Plate
- Skull Bone or Plate Replacement
- Cranioplasty Plate Removal
- Skull Bone Removal
- Cranial Hardware Removal
- Skull Flap Excision
- Cranioplasty
- Skull flap reattachment
- Prosthetic skull plate insertion
- Skull defect repair
CPT Codes:
- 62142: Removal of bone flap or prosthetic plate of skull
- 62143: Replacement of bone flap or prosthetic plate of skull
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
- Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
- SCS Implantation
- Back Pain Stimulator Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Also known as:
- Stereotactic Headframe Placement
- Radiosurgery Headframe
- Stereotactic Frame Application
- Head Immobilization for Radiosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61800: Application of stereotactic headframe for stereotactic radiosurgery (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement
- Epidural Neurostimulator Surgery
- Pain Stimulator Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 63655: Laminectomy for implantation of neurostimulator electrodes, plate/paddle, epidural
Also known as:
- Spinal Pain Stimulator Device Revision or Removal
- Revision or Replacement of Spinal Neurostimulator Electrodes
- Spinal Neurostimulator Electrode Removal
- Spinal neurostimulator removal
- Spinal cord stimulator revision
- Implanted pain device removal
- Spinal cord stimulator electrode revision
- Neurostimulator lead replacement
- Spinal pain stimulator adjustment
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Paddle Removal
- Neurostimulator Electrode Excision
- Laminotomy for SCS Electrode Removal
CPT Codes:
- 63688: Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array
- 63663: Revision including replacement, when performed, of spinal neurostimulator electrode percutaneous array(s), including fluoroscopy, when performed
- 63662: Removal of spinal neurostimulator electrode plate/paddle(s) placed via laminotomy or laminectomy, including fluoroscopy, when performed
Also known as:
- Skull Bone Repair
- Cranioplasty
- Skull Defect Repair
- Head Bone Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 62140: Cranioplasty for skull defect; up to 5 cm diameter
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
- Epidural neurostimulator placement
- Percutaneous spinal stimulator
- SCS implant
CPT Codes:
- 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Also known as:
- Brain Bleed Removal (Intracerebral Hematoma)
- Craniectomy for Hematoma
- Craniotomy for Brain Bleed
- Intracerebral Hematoma Evacuation
- Brain Clot Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61313: Craniectomy Or Craniotomy For Evacuation Of Hematoma, Supratentorial; Intracerebral
Also known as:
- Brain Biopsy through Burr Hole
- Intracranial lesion biopsy
- Brain tissue sample
- Trephine biopsy of brain
CPT Codes:
- 61140: Burr hole(s) or trephine; with biopsy of brain or intracranial lesion
Also known as:
- Spinal Neurostimulator Electrode Revision or Replacement
- Spinal Neurostimulator Electrode Removal
- Spinal Stimulator Lead Revision
- Replace Spinal Neurostimulator Paddle
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Electrode Exchange
- Spinal Stimulator Electrode Removal
- Percutaneous Neurostimulator Array Removal
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Lead Removal
CPT Codes:
- 63664: Revision including replacement, when performed, of spinal neurostimulator electrode plate/paddle(s) placed via laminotomy or laminectomy, including fluoroscopy, when performed
- 63661: Removal of spinal neurostimulator electrode percutaneous array(s), including fluoroscopy, when performed
Also known as:
- Spinal Fluid Drainage
- Therapeutic Lumbar Puncture
- CSF Drainage
- Spinal Tap for Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 62272: Spinal puncture, therapeutic, for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (by needle or catheter);
Also known as:
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
- VP Shunt Surgery
- Brain Shunt Placement
- Hydrocephalus Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus
Also known as:
- Brain Shunt Catheter Placement
- Ventricular Catheter Placement
- Neuroendoscopic Shunt Placement
- Brain Drainage System Installation
CPT Codes:
- 62160: Neuroendoscopy, intracranial, for placement or replacement of ventricular catheter and attachment to shunt system or external drainage (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Shunt Puncture for Fluid or Medicine
- Shunt aspiration
- Shunt injection
- Reservoir tap
- Ventricular shunt access
CPT Codes:
- 61070: Puncture of shunt tubing or reservoir for aspiration or injection procedure
Also known as:
- Targeted Radiation Placement in Brain/Body
- Stereotactic Localization
- Radiation Source Insertion
- Burr Hole Procedure for Radiation
CPT Codes:
- 61770: Stereotactic localization, including burr hole(s), with insertion of catheter(s) or probe(s) for placement of radiation source
Also known as:
- CSF Shunt Revision (Brain Shunt Repair)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Replacement
- Brain Shunt Revision
- Hydrocephalus Shunt Repair
CPT Codes:
- 62230: Replacement or revision of cerebrospinal fluid shunt, obstructed valve, or distal catheter in shunt system
Also known as:
- Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
- Cranial neurostimulator insertion
- Deep brain stimulation device placement
- Brain pacemaker implantation
- Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement
CPT Codes:
- 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array
Also known as:
- Brain Electrode Implantation for Seizure Monitoring
- Stereotactic EEG
- Depth Electrode Placement
- Long-Term Seizure Monitoring Implant
CPT Codes:
- 61760: Stereotactic implantation of depth electrodes into the cerebrum for long-term seizure monitoring
Also known as:
- Surgery to Repair Depressed Skull Fracture
- Skull Fracture Elevation
- Depressed Skull Fracture Repair
- Dura Repair After Skull Fracture
CPT Codes:
- 62010: Elevation of depressed skull fracture; with repair of dura and/or debridement of brain
Also known as:
- Replacement of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Generator
- Cranial Neurostimulator Replacement
- Deep Brain Stimulator Battery Change
- Brain Stimulator Generator Exchange
- Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 61886: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays
Also known as:
- Brain Stimulator Electrode Removal or Repair
- Intracranial Neurostimulator Revision
- Deep Brain Stimulator Electrode Removal
- Brain Pacemaker Electrode Adjustment
CPT Codes:
- 61880: Revision or removal of intracranial neurostimulator electrodes
Also known as:
- Laminectomy for Thoracic Spinal Tumor Removal
- Thoracic spine tumor excision
- Extradural spinal neoplasm removal
- Spinal tumor biopsy (thoracic)
CPT Codes:
- 63276: Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; extradural, thoracic
Also known as:
- Brain Monitoring Device Insertion
- Ventricular Catheter Placement
- Intracranial Pressure Monitor Insertion
- Brain Monitoring Device Implantation
- Twist Drill Craniostomy
CPT Codes:
- 61107: Twist drill hole(s) for subdural, intracerebral, or ventricular puncture; for implanting ventricular catheter, pressure recording device, or other intracerebral monitoring device
Also known as:
- Deep Brain Stimulator Implantation
- DBS Surgery
- Neurostimulator Electrode Placement
- Brain Pacemaker Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61863: Twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, or craniectomy with stereotactic implantation of neurostimulator electrode array in subcortical site (eg, thalamus, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, periventricular, periaqueductal gray), without use of intraoperative microelectrode recording; first array
Also known as:
- Vagus Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- VNS Implantation
- Cranial Nerve Stimulator Surgery
- Neurostimulator for Vagus Nerve
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device
CPT Codes:
- 64568: Open implantation of cranial nerve (eg, vagus nerve) neurostimulator electrode array and pulse generator
Also known as:
- Spine Allograft Placement
- Own Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spinal Bone Graft
- Osteopromotive Material Spine
- Donor Bone Graft Spine
- Spine Fusion Material
- Autologous Spine Graft
- Morselized Bone Graft
- Spine Fusion Bone Graft
- Bone Harvest for Spine
CPT Codes:
- 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 20937: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); morselized (through separate skin or fascial incision) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Anterior Spinal Fusion for Deformity (4-7 Segments)
- Extensive Spinal Rod Placement
- Lower Neck Bone Fusion (Cervical)
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
- Neck (C1-C2) Spinal Fusion
- Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
- Lower Back Fusion Surgery
- Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Neck Vertebrae Fusion
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
- Spinal arthrodesis
- Vertebral fusion
- Back fusion surgery
- Anterior approach spinal fusion
- Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Fusion
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- Long Segment Spinal Instrumentation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware (Extensive)
- Posterior Spinal Fixation
- Cervical Spinal Fusion
- Posterior Cervical Fusion
- Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
- Spine fusion surgery lower back
- Lumbar arthrodesis
- Atlas-axis fusion
- Cervical spine fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22554: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); cervical below C2
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
- 22810: Arthrodesis, anterior, for spinal deformity, with or without cast; 4 to 7 vertebral segments
- 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
- 22844: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 13 or more vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22600: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; cervical below C2 segment
- 22633: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;
- 22595: Arthrodesis, posterior technique, atlas-axis (C1-C2)
Also known as:
- Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spine Autograft
- Local Bone Harvest for Spine
- Spinal Fusion Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
- Additional Spinal Fusion Level (Anterior)
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Back Bone Fusion
- Anterior Interbody Fusion (Add-on)
- Extra Level Spine Fusion
- Spinal Segment Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22585: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
- Anterior Spinal Fixation
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
- Vertebral Fixation
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
- Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Thoracic Spine Fracture and Dislocation Repair
- Thoracic Vertebrae Surgery
- Back Bone Fracture Treatment
- Spinal Dislocation Reduction
- Open Thoracic Spine Repair
CPT Codes:
- 22327: Open treatment and/or reduction of vertebral fracture(s) and/or dislocation(s), posterior approach, 1 fractured vertebra or dislocated segment; thoracic
Also known as:
- Spinal Rod and Wire Placement
- Posterior Spinal Instrumentation
- Vertebral Segment Fixation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22843: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 7 to 12 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Tongs or Halo Device
- Halo vest removal
- Cervical tongs removal
- Head immobilization device removal
CPT Codes:
- 20665: Removal of tongs or halo applied by another individual
Also known as:
- Application of Cranial Tongs or Frame
- Skull Tongs Placement
- Stereotactic Frame Application
- Head Immobilization Device
CPT Codes:
- 20660: Application of cranial tongs, caliper, or stereotactic frame, including removal (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Deep Spine Abscess Drainage
- Spinal Abscess Incision
- Lumbar Abscess Drainage
- Sacral Abscess Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 22015: Incision and drainage, open, of deep abscess (subfascial), posterior spine; lumbar, sacral, or lumbosacral
Also known as:
- Spinal Instrumentation Placement
- Spine Stabilization Hardware
- Posterior Spinal Fixation
- Harrington Rod Placement
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
- Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
- Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)
CPT Codes:
- 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair (Additional Area)
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Extensive Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Scalp/Limbs)
- Complex Skin Repair
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13122: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Small Skin Flap Surgery (Scalp, Arms, or Legs)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Rearrangement Procedure
- Small Defect Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 14020: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Drainage of Complex Infected Surgical Wound
- Postoperative Wound Incision and Drainage
- Surgical Wound Infection Treatment
- Complex Wound Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 10180: Incision and drainage, complex, postoperative wound infection
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