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0164T Remove lumbar artif disc additional

Category III +Add-on

Also known as: additional lumbar disc removal, lumbar ADR removal add-on

Removal of total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), each additional interspace in the lumbar spine. Category III code for removal of artificial lumbar disc at additional levels beyond the primary level.

Clinical Context

Used when removing a total disc arthroplasty device at additional lumbar levels beyond the first. Reported for each additional interspace. Lumbar disc replacement removal may be necessary for device failure, subsidence, or persistent symptoms requiring conversion to fusion.

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Specialties

neurosurgeryorthopedic spine surgery

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