Appendix 1. CPT Codes for TKA, THA, TSA, ACDF, and PLF
Inclusion Exclusion
Case CPT Code Description CPT Code Description
Primary
TKA 27447 Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and
plateau
Primary
THA 27130
Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic
replacement
Primary
TSA 23472
Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint;
total shoulder, glenoid and proximal humeral replacement
Primary, single-level
ACDF
22551
Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation,
discectomy 22552 Each additional level
22554
Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal
discectomy to prepare interspace 22585 Each additional level Primary,
single-level
PLF 22612
Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single
level; lumbar 22614 Each additional level
Abbreviations: CPT = Current Procedural Terminology, TKA = Total Knee Arthroplasty, THA = Total Hip Arthroplasty, TSA = Total shoulder arthroplasty, ACDF = Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion, PLF = Posterior Lumbar Fusion
