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Percutaneous sacroplasty, as described by CPT® Code 0200T, is a minimally invasive procedure aimed at treating sacral insufficiency fractures, which are particularly prevalent among postmenopausal women suffering from osteoporosis. These fractures can also occur in individuals with additional risk factors such as rheumatoid arthritis, those undergoing steroid therapy, patients with a history of hip replacement surgeries, and individuals who have received radiation therapy to the pelvic region. Although sacral insufficiency fractures may heal with conservative management, including bed rest and pain relief, they frequently result in significant and debilitating pain that can severely impact a patient's quality of life. The procedure utilizes fluoroscopic imaging guidance to accurately place one or more trocar needles into the sacrum, specifically targeting the marrow cavity. When a single needle is employed, it is strategically positioned between the sacroiliac joint and the sacral foramen. During the procedure, a mixture of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and sterile barium is injected into the marrow space through the indwelling needle, allowing for real-time visualization of the PMMA as it fills the cavity, ensuring correct placement. In cases where a unilateral injection is performed, one or more needles are inserted on the same side of the sacrum. If a bilateral injection is required, the procedure is repeated on the opposite side using two or more needles. Additionally, a bone biopsy may be conducted during the augmentation process to gather further diagnostic information.
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The procedure of percutaneous sacroplasty (CPT® Code 0200T) is indicated for the treatment of sacral insufficiency fractures, particularly in patients who exhibit the following conditions:
The percutaneous sacroplasty procedure involves several critical steps to ensure effective treatment of sacral insufficiency fractures:
After the completion of the percutaneous sacroplasty, patients may require monitoring for any immediate complications. Post-procedure care typically includes pain management and instructions for activity modification to promote healing. Patients are often advised to avoid strenuous activities for a specified period to allow the injected material to stabilize within the sacrum. Follow-up appointments may be scheduled to assess recovery and the effectiveness of the procedure, as well as to monitor for any potential complications or recurrence of symptoms.
| Short Descr | PERQ SACRAL AUGMT UNILAT INJ | Medium Descr | PERQ SAC AGMNTJ UNI W/WO BALO/MCHNL DEV 1/> NDL | Long Descr | Percutaneous sacral augmentation (sacroplasty), unilateral injection(s), including the use of a balloon or mechanical device, when used, 1 or more needles, includes imaging guidance and bone biopsy, when performed | Status Code | Carriers Price the Code | Global Days | XXX - Global Concept Does Not Apply | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 0 - Physician Service Code | Multiple Procedures (51) | 0 - No payment adjustment rules for multiple procedures apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 1 - 150% payment adjustment for bilateral procedures applies. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 0 - Payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure... | Co-Surgeons (62) | 0 - Co-surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Team Surgery (66) | 0 - Team surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | APC Status Indicator | Hospital Part B services paid through a comprehensive APC | ASC Payment Indicator | Device-intensive procedure added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later; paid at adjusted rate. | Type of Service (TOS) | 2 - Surgery | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | P6A - Minor procedures - skin | MUE | 1 | CCS Clinical Classification | 148 - Other fracture and dislocation procedure |
| GA | Waiver of liability statement issued as required by payer policy, individual case | 50 | Bilateral procedure: unless otherwise identified in the listings, bilateral procedures that are performed at the same session, should be identified by adding modifier 50 to the appropriate 5 digit code. note: this modifier should not be appended to designated "add-on" codes (see appendix d). | 51 | Multiple procedures: when multiple procedures, other than e/m services, physical medicine and rehabilitation services or provision of supplies (eg, vaccines), are performed at the same session by the same individual, the primary procedure or service may be reported as listed. the additional procedure(s) or service(s) may be identified by appending modifier 51 to the additional procedure or service code(s). note: this modifier should not be appended to designated "add-on" codes (see appendix d). | 58 | Staged or related procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period: it may be necessary to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was: (a) planned or anticipated (staged); (b) more extensive than the original procedure; or (c) for therapy following a surgical procedure. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 58 to the staged or related procedure. note: for treatment of a problem that requires a return to the operating/procedure room (eg, unanticipated clinical condition), see modifier 78. | 59 | Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25. | 79 | Unrelated procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period: the individual may need to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was unrelated to the original procedure. this circumstance may be reported by using modifier 79. (for repeat procedures on the same day, see modifier 76.) | 95 | Synchronous telemedicine service rendered via a real-time interactive audio and video telecommunications system: synchronous telemedicine service is defined as a real-time interaction between a physician or other qualified health care professional and a patient who is located at a distant site from the physician or other qualified health care professional. the totality of the communication of information exchanged between the physician or other qualified health care professional and the patient during the course of the synchronous telemedicine service must be of an amount and nature that would be sufficient to meet the key components and/or requirements of the same service when rendered via a face-to-face interaction. modifier 95 may only be appended to the services listed in appendix p. appendix p is the list of cpt codes for services that are typically performed face-to-face, but may be rendered via a real-time (synchronous) interactive audio and video telecommunications system. | GC | This service has been performed in part by a resident under the direction of a teaching physician | GZ | Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary | LT | Left side (used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body) | RT | Right side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body) | SG | Ambulatory surgical center (asc) facility service | X2 | Continuous/focused services: for reporting services by clinicians whose expertise is needed for the ongoing management of a chronic disease or a condition that needs to be managed and followed with no planned endpoint to the relationship; reporting clinician service examples include but are not limited to: a rheumatologist taking care of the patient's rheumatoid arthritis longitudinally but not providing general primary care services | X5 | Diagnostic services requested by another clinician: for reporting services by a clinician who furnishes care to the patient only as requested by another clinician or subsequent and related services requested by another clinician; this modifier is reported for patient relationships that may not be adequately captured by the above alternative categories; reporting clinician service examples include but are not limited to, the radiologist's interpretation of an imaging study requested by another clinician | XS | Separate structure, a service that is distinct because it was performed on a separate organ/structure |
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| 2017-01-01 | Changed | Moderate (Conscious) Sedation flag removed. See new Moderate Sedation category. |
| 2015-01-01 | Changed | Description Changed |
| 2010-01-01 | Added | First appearance in codebook. |
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