Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

0QH0 - Lumbar Vertebra

  • Open Approach

    Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

    • Internal Fixation Device
      • 0QH004Z - Insertion of Int Fix into Lum Vertebra, Open Approach
    • External Fixation Device
      • 0QH005Z - Insertion of Ext Fix into Lum Vertebra, Open Approach

  • Percutaneous Approach

    Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure

    • Internal Fixation Device
      • 0QH034Z - Insertion of Int Fix into Lum Vertebra, Perc Approach
    • External Fixation Device
      • 0QH035Z - Insertion of Ext Fix into Lum Vertebra, Perc Approach

  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

    Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

    • Internal Fixation Device
      • 0QH044Z - Insertion of Int Fix into Lum Vertebra, Perc Endo Approach
    • External Fixation Device
      • 0QH045Z - Insertion of Ext Fix into Lum Vertebra, Perc Endo Approach