CPT® Code 63082

Add-On Code

Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, each additional segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Vertebral corpectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a vertebral body, which is the main part of a vertebra, along with the intervertebral discs located above and below the affected vertebra. This procedure is typically performed through an anterior approach, meaning that the surgeon accesses the cervical spine from the front of the neck. The primary goal of a vertebral corpectomy is to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots, which can be caused by conditions such as severe spinal stenosis, bone spurs, fractures, tumors, or infections affecting the spine. During the procedure, the surgeon makes an incision in the anterior aspect of the neck and carefully dissects through the soft tissues and muscles to expose the cervical spine. The trachea and esophagus are retracted to provide a clear view of the affected vertebral segment. The intervertebral discs are meticulously removed, and any bone spurs or other bony structures that may be compressing the nerve roots are excised. Following the removal of the vertebral body, additional procedures such as bone grafting and fusion may be performed to stabilize the spine and promote healing. This code specifically refers to each additional cervical segment involved in the procedure, which is reported separately from the primary procedure code.