AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 79

Patient has cervical spondylosis with myelopathy. The surgeon performed a bilateral posterior laminectomy with facetectomies at each level and foraminotomies performed between interspaces C5-C6 and C6-C7. Bilateral decompression of the nerve roots is achieved.
What CPT® coding is reported?

Answer options

• A. 63045, 63048
• B. 63040-50, 63043, 63043
• C. 63050-50
• D. 63015

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct coding is A (63045, 63048) as it accurately captures the bilateral posterior laminectomy and the decompression at the specified levels. Option B is incorrect because it includes codes that do not specifically represent the procedures performed. Option C is not applicable as 63050-50 does not account for the facetectomies and foraminotomies performed. Option D is unrelated to the specific surgical interventions carried out.