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22548 - excision of odontoid process

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Procedure / Serviceexcision of odontoid process
Procedure / Service Description

Arthrodesis, lateral extracavitary technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare - 22534 interspace (other than for decompression); thoracic or lumbar, each additional vertebral Arthrodesis, anterior transoral or extraoral technique, clivus-C1-C2 (atlas-axis), with or without 22548 excision of odontoid process Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, 22551 osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2

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