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22552 - each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for separate procedure)

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Procedure / Serviceeach additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for separate procedure)
Procedure / Service Description

Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, - Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2, 22552 each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for separate procedure) Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace 22554 (other than for decompression); cervical below C2

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