S2351 Diskectomy, anterior, with d
Also known as: anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, ACDF additional levels
Anterior surgical approach to remove an intervertebral disc in the cervical spine and perform interbody fusion with instrumentation at additional levels.
In Plain Language
removing discs from front of neck with fusion; multi-level neck fusion
Clinical Context
Used in orthopedic and neurosurgery for patients with multi-level cervical myelopathy or radiculopathy requiring discectomy and fusion at multiple segments.
RVU Information
CPT S2351 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 S2351?
CPT S2351 (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 at additional levels.
Is S2351 covered by insurance?
S2351 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 multi-level cervical myelopathy or radiculopathy requiring discectomy and fusion at multiple segments.
When is CPT S2351 used?
Used in orthopedic and neurosurgery for patients with multi-level cervical myelopathy or radiculopathy requiring discectomy and fusion at multiple segments.
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