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22534 - Arthrodesis, lateral extracavitary technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than

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Procedure / ServiceArthrodesis, lateral extracavitary technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than
Procedure / Service Description

cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; each additional thoracic or lumbar vertebral body (List - 22533 Arthrodesis, lateral extracavitary technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar 22534 Arthrodesis, lateral extracavitary technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); thoracic or lumbar, each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

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