Prior Auth Required

22868 - (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

This procedure appears on the selected insurer prior authorization source.

Prior authorizationPrior Auth Required
Procedure / Service(List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Procedure / Service Description

Insertion of interlaminar/interspinous process stabilization/distraction device, without fusion, - Insertion of interlaminar/interspinous process stabilization/distraction device, without fusion, including image guidance when performed, with open decompression, lumbar; second level 22868 (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) Insertion of interlaminar/interspinous process stabilization/distraction device, without open 22869 decompression or fusion, including image guidance when performed, lumbar; single level

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.