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22224 - Osteotomy of spine, including discectomy, anterior approach, single vertebral segment; lumbar

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Procedure / ServiceOsteotomy of spine, including discectomy, anterior approach, single vertebral segment; lumbar
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Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 22220 Osteotomy of spine, including discectomy, anterior approach, single vertebral segment; cervical 22222 Osteotomy of spine, including discectomy, anterior approach, single vertebral segment; thoracic 22224 Osteotomy of spine, including discectomy, anterior approach, single vertebral segment; lumbar 22510 Percutaneous vertebroplasty (bone biopsy included when performed), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral injection, inclusive of all imaging guidance; cervicothoracic

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