CPT® Code S9090

Can you give me the correct definition for CPT® code S9090?

Regards,
Jami C

re: CPT® Code S9090

for insurance billing purposes, spinal decompression does not have a specific CPT® code to describe the services of spinal decompression. In the HCPCS coding system, there is a code to describe "vertebral axial decompression," and that code is S9090. The code is noted as "per session" and indicates the amount of time or number of regions for which the unit is used, which is not relevant to its billing. In other words, it is billed once per treatment session. This is a BC/BS code and not covered by Medicare and many private payers.

re: CPT® Code S9090

Thank you for your response. Does it say anything in the definition about this being experimental?

re: CPT® Code S9090

No, that is a reimbursement issue