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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
TN.8.146
Spinal Osteotomy and/or vertebrectomy - Items 51051 to 51059
Items 51051 to 51059 are intended for spinal osteotomy and/or vertebrectomy at any level.
For the purpose of items 51054, 51055 and 51056, the definition of piecemeal or subtotal excision is the removal of at least 50% of the vertebral body.
Items 51051 to 51059 cannot be claimed with any item between 51041 and 51045 if performed at the same motion segment.
Related Items: 51051 51052 51053 51054 51055 51056 51057 51058 51059
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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
51051 - Additional Information
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51052 - Additional Information
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51053 - Additional Information
Vertebral column resection osteotomy performed through single posterior approach, one vertebra, not being a service associated with a service to which item 51051, 51052, 51054, 51055, 51056, 51057, 51058 or 51059 applies
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $2,817.75 Benefit: 75% = $2,113.35
(See para TN.8.141, TN.8.146 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
51054 - Additional Information
Vertebral body, piecemeal or subtotal excision of (where piecemeal or subtotal excision is defined as removal of more than 50% of the vertebral body), one vertebra, not being a service associated with:
(a) anterior column fusion when at the same motion segment; or
(b) a service to which item 51051, 51052, 51053, 51055, 51056, 51057, 51058 or 51059 applies
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $1,502.40 Benefit: 75% = $1,126.80
(See para TN.8.141, TN.8.146 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
51055 - Additional Information
Vertebral body, piecemeal or subtotal excision of (where piecemeal or subtotal excision is defined as removal of more than 50% of the vertebral body), 2 vertebrae, not being a service associated with:
(a) anterior column fusion when at the same motion segment; or
(b) a service to which item 51051, 51052, 51053, 51054, 51056, 51057, 51058 or 51059 applies
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $2,253.65 Benefit: 75% = $1,690.25
(See para TN.8.141, TN.8.146 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
51056 - Additional Information
Vertebral body, piecemeal or subtotal excision of (where piecemeal or subtotal excision is defined as removal of more than 50% of the vertebral body), 3 or more vertebrae, not being a service associated with:
(a) anterior column fusion when at the same motion segment; or
(b) a service to which item 51051, 51052, 51053, 51054, 51055, 51057, 51058 or 51059 applies
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $2,629.25 Benefit: 75% = $1,971.95
(See para TN.8.141, TN.8.146 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
51057 - Additional Information
Vertebral body, en bloc excision of (complete spondylectomy), one vertebra, not being a service associated with:
(a) anterior column fusion when at the same motion segment; or
(b) a service to which item 51051, 51052, 51053, 51054, 51055, 51056, 51058 or 51059 applies
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $2,641.70 Benefit: 75% = $1,981.30
(See para TN.8.141, TN.8.146 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
51058 - Additional Information
Vertebral body, en bloc excision of (complete spondylectomy), 2 vertebrae, not being a service associated with:
(a) anterior column fusion when at the same motion segment; or
(b) a service to which item 51051, 51052, 51053, 51054, 51055, 51056, 51057 or 51059 applies
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $2,972.40 Benefit: 75% = $2,229.30
(See para TN.8.141, TN.8.146 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
51059 - Additional Information
Vertebral body, en bloc excision of (complete spondylectomy), 3 or more vertebrae, not being a service associated with:
(a) anterior column fusion when at the same motion segment; or
(b) a service to which item 51051, 51052, 51053, 51054, 51055, 51056, 51057 or 51058 applies
(Anaes.) (Assist.)
Fee: $3,632.35 Benefit: 75% = $2,724.30
(See para TN.8.141, TN.8.146 of explanatory notes to this Category)
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