Prior Auth Required

22818 - Kyphectomy, Exposure Of Spine & Resection Vertebral Segments; 1-2 Segs

This procedure appears on the selected insurer prior authorization source.

Prior authorizationPrior Auth Required
Procedure / ServiceKyphectomy, Exposure Of Spine & Resection Vertebral Segments; 1-2 Segs
Procedure / Service Description

than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar; each additional interspace (List - 22810 Arthrodesis, anterior, for spinal deformity, with or without cast; 4 to 7 vertebral segments 22812 Arthrodesis, anterior, for spinal deformity, with or without cast; 8 or more vertebral segments 22818 Kyphectomy, Exposure Of Spine & Resection Vertebral Segments; 1-2 Segs 22819 Kyphectomy, Exposure Of Spine & Resection Vertebral Segments; 3 / More 22830 Exploration of Spinal Fusion

Likely documents
  • Confirm benefit details
  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
Next actions
  • Confirm the current plan policy before submission.
  • Use the insurer authorization workflow for this listed code.