HCPCS Code S2348

Decompression procedure, percutaneous, of nucleus pulposus of intervertebral disc, using radiofrequency energy, single or multiple levels, lumbar
Code effective Jan 01, 2005

HCPCS Section
Commercial Payers (Temporary Codes)

S2348 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Decompression procedure, percutaneous, of nucleus pulposus of intervertebral disc, using radiofrequency energy, single or multiple levels, lumbar or (Decompress disc rf lumbar) for short. HCPCS S2348 has been effective since 01/01/2005 and applies to Other medical items or services.


HCPCS Code Details - S2348

HCPCS Level II Code
Section S - Commercial Payers (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code S2348
Description

Long description:
Decompression procedure, percutaneous, of nucleus pulposus of intervertebral disc, using radiofrequency energy, single or multiple levels, lumbar

Short description:
Decompress disc rf lumbar

HCPCS Pricing indicator 00 - Physician Fee Schedule And Non-Physician Practitioners - Service not separately priced by part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by Part A only, etc.)
Multiple pricing indicator 9 - Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B or value is not established
Coverage code I - Not payable by Medicare
BETOS2 code Z2 - Undefined codes
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 9 - Other medical items or services
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2005
Date added Added Jan 01, 2005

See also

  • HCPCS S2342 · Nasal endoscopy for post-operative debridement following functional endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal and/or sinus cavity(s), unilateral or bilateral

  • HCPCS S2350 · Diskectomy, anterior, with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s), including osteophytectomy; lumbar, single interspace

1 Two-digit numeric codes are Level I code modifiers copyrighted© by the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).

2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”


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