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22840 - screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

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Procedure / Servicescrew fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Procedure / Service Description

than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar; each additional interspace (List - Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet 22840 screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) Internal spinal fixation by wiring of spinous processes (List separately in addition to code for 22841 primary procedure)

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