Retiring CPT 62380: Why Endoscopic Lumbar Decompression Should Be Defined by Surgical Work, Not Optics
Endoscopic spine surgery has gained traction in the United States, offering precision-based, minimally invasive access for decompression procedures with growing clinical utility. However, the conversation around reimbursement—particularly the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 62380—has
Authors
- Morgan P. Lorio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1623-2095)
- Kai‐Uwe Lewandrowski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7842-2914)
Institutions
- American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (US)
- Desert Institute For Spine Care (US)
- Cancer Institute of Florida (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The International Journal of Spine Surgery
- Published
- 2025-07-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14444/8776
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
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