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22856 - microdissection); single interspace, cervical
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Procedure / Servicemicrodissection); single interspace, cervical
Procedure / Service Description
conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each contiguous defect (List separately in addition to - Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and 22856 microdissection); single interspace, cervical Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy to prepare 22857 interspace (other than for decompression); single interspace, lumbar
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- Confirm benefit details
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Next actions
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