63048 Clarification

Neurosurgery
Written By William Via

Question:

Hello! My question is regarding CPT coding. Is CPT 63048 an add-on to 63052?

Example: L3-L4 TLIF w/ Laminectomy, L4-L5 Posterior Instrumentation Fusion w/ Laminectomy.

Would this be coded as:

  • 22633, 22614, 63052, 63047

OR

  • 22633, 22614, 63052, 63048

Answer:

CPT code 63048 is an add-on code to be used in conjunction with CPT codes 63045, 63046, and 63047 – not with 63052.

Based on the scenario, and provided the documentation supports reporting decompression at both levels/interspaces, the appropriate coding would be:

  • 63052 for the interbody level (TLIF at L3/L4)

  • 63047 for decompression at L4/L5

Thank you for reaching out to KZA with your inquiry.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 06/04/26.

 
 
 
William Via
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