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22515 - biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body

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Procedure / Servicebiopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body
Procedure / Service Description

cervicothoracic or lumbosacral vertebral body (List separately in addition to code for primary - 22514 unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; lumbar Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone 22515 biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; each additional thoracic or lumbar vertebral body (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

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