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AAPC CPC Exam - Topic 14 Question 64 Discussion

Patient has cervical spondylosis with myelopathy. The surgeon performed a bilateral posterior laminectomy with facetectomies at each level and foraminotomies performed between interspaces C5-C6 and C6-C7. Bilateral decompression of the nerve roots is achieved.What CPT coding is reported?
A) 63045, 63048
B) 63040-50, 63043, 63043
C) 63050-50
D) 63015

AAPC CPC Exam - Topic 14 Question 64 Discussion

Actual exam question for AAPC's CPC exam
Question #: 64
Topic #: 14
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Patient has cervical spondylosis with myelopathy. The surgeon performed a bilateral posterior laminectomy with facetectomies at each level and foraminotomies performed between interspaces C5-C6 and C6-C7. Bilateral decompression of the nerve roots is achieved.

What CPT coding is reported?

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Suggested Answer: A

Cervical spondylosis with myelopathy: Condition requiring decompressive surgery.

Bilateral posterior laminectomy, facetectomies, foraminotomies: Procedures performed to decompress nerve roots.

Interspaces C5-C6 and C6-C7: Specific levels where the procedures were performed.

CPT code 63045 is used for the initial cervical laminectomy, and 63048 is for each additional segment. The combination covers the decompression across two interspaces.


by Melita at Jun 20, 2026, 03:31 AM

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Theola
3 days ago
I'm leaning towards C) 63050-50. Seems to fit the bilateral aspect well.
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Sherron
8 days ago
I feel like it's B) 63040-50, 63043, 63043. Covers everything done.
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Fannie
14 days ago
I think it's A) 63045, 63048. Sounds right for the procedure.
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Melda
19 days ago
Wow, I didn't realize how detailed these codes could get!
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Taryn
24 days ago
I disagree, it should be B) 63040-50, 63043, 63043 for the decompression.
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Quinn
29 days ago
Wait, is it really that straightforward?
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Quentin
1 month ago
I think it's A) 63045, 63048. That matches the description.
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Brianne
1 month ago
Sounds like a complex procedure, definitely involves multiple levels.
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Virgilio
1 month ago
I’m a bit confused about the difference between 63045 and 63048. I feel like I need to double-check the definitions before answering.
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Shaunna
2 months ago
I practiced a similar question last week, and I believe it was about coding for decompression surgeries. I think it might be C.
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Felicidad
2 months ago
I think the answer might be A, but I can't recall if we need to account for the bilateral aspect of the procedure.
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Nicolette
2 months ago
I remember we discussed laminectomies in class, but I'm not sure if the foraminotomies change the coding.
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