Prior Auth Required

22844 - primary procedure)

This procedure appears on the selected insurer prior authorization source.

Prior authorizationPrior Auth Required
Procedure / Serviceprimary procedure)
Procedure / Service Description

sublaminar wires); 13 or more vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for - Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 13 or more vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for 22844 primary procedure) Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for 22845 primary procedure)

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.