ICD-9-CM procedure and CPT procedure codes used for identification of the study cohorta
| Procedure | Code | Code Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertebroplasty | 81.65 | ICD-9-CM | Percutaneous vertebroplasty |
| 22520 | CPT | Percutaneous vertebroplasty, 1 vertebral body, thoracic | |
| 22521 | CPT | Percutaneous vertebroplasty, 1 vertebral body, lumbar | |
| 22522 | CPT | Each additional vertebral body | |
| Kyphoplasty | 81.66 | ICD-9-CM | Percutaneous vertebral augmentation |
| 22523 | CPT | Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, thoracic | |
| 22524 | CPT | Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, lumbar | |
| 22525 | CPT | Each additional vertebral body |
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