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22551 - Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and

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Procedure / ServiceArthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and
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for decompression); thoracic or lumbar, each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code - 22548 Arthrodesis, anterior transoral or extraoral technique, clivus-C1-C2 (atlas-axis), with or without excision of odontoid process 22551 Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2 22552 Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and

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