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22838 - body tethering, including thoracoscopy, when performed
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Prior authorizationPrior Auth Required
Procedure / Servicebody tethering, including thoracoscopy, when performed
Procedure / Service Description
than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar; each additional interspace (List - 22837 vertebral segments Revision (eg, augmentation, division of tether), replacement, or removal of thoracic vertebral 22838 body tethering, including thoracoscopy, when performed Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet
Likely documents
- Confirm benefit details
- Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
Next actions
- Confirm the current plan policy before submission.
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