S2350 Diskectomy, anterior, with d
Also known as: anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, ACDF
Anterior surgical approach to remove an intervertebral disc in the cervical spine and perform interbody fusion with instrumentation.
In Plain Language
removing disc from front of neck with fusion; neck fusion surgery
Clinical Context
Used in orthopedic and neurosurgery for patients with cervical myelopathy, radiculopathy, or instability secondary to disc herniation or degenerative disease.
RVU Information
CPT S2350 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
S-codes are used by private payers (not Medicare) for services without a standard CPT or HCPCS code. Coverage varies significantly between insurers. Verify payer acceptance before billing and document medical necessity thoroughly.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code S2350?
CPT S2350 (Diskectomy, anterior, with d) is a S Codes code. Anterior surgical approach to remove an intervertebral disc in the cervical spine and perform interbody fusion with instrumentation.
Is S2350 covered by insurance?
S2350 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Used in orthopedic and neurosurgery for patients with cervical myelopathy, radiculopathy, or instability secondary to disc herniation or degenerative disease.
When is CPT S2350 used?
Used in orthopedic and neurosurgery for patients with cervical myelopathy, radiculopathy, or instability secondary to disc herniation or degenerative disease.
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