CPT 63075 · Decompression · Veterans Affairs
Discectomy, Anterior — Cervical at Veterans Affairs.
How Veterans Affairs approaches CPT 63075 (Discectomy, Anterior — Cervical) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-04-15, the policy covers this code with prior authorization required.
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Coverage
Covered
Prior auth
Prior auth required
Last reviewed
2026-04-15
Criteria summary
High-level themes from the Veterans Affairs policy of record for CPT 63075. Verbatim policy text and per-criterion analysis are available after sign-in.
- At least 12 weeks of conservative care typically required.
- Imaging concordance documentation required.
Source: VHA Directive — Surgical Services / VA Community Care Network
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