Examples of comparative code terminology from various coding sources20,21
| Source | Vertebroplasty (Injection Only) | Vertebral Augmentation (Injection and Mechanical Device) |
|---|---|---|
| ACR | Vertebroplasty, acrylic vertebroplasty | Balloon kyphoplasty, balloon-assisted vertebroplasty |
| AMA CPT | Percutaneous vertebroplasty | Percutaneous vertebroplasty augmentation including cavity creation using mechanical devices, kyphoplasty |
| FDA | Vertebroplasty | Kyphoplasty |
| CMS | Vertebroplasty | Kyphoplasty |
Note:—ACR indicates American College of Radiology; FDA, US Food and Drug Administration.