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22858 - preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompres

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Procedure / Servicepreparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompres
Procedure / Service Description

conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each contiguous defect (List separately in addition to - 22857 interspace (other than for decompression); single interspace, lumbar Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate 22858 preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompres Insertion of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh, methlmethacrylate) to intervertebral disc space or verebral body defect without interbody

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