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22819 - Kyphectomy, circumferential exposure of spine and resection of vertebral segment(s) (including body and

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Procedure / ServiceKyphectomy, circumferential exposure of spine and resection of vertebral segment(s) (including body and
Procedure / Service Description

interspace, lumbar; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) - 22818 Kyphectomy, circumferential exposure of spine and resection of vertebral segment(s) (including body and posterior elements); single or 2 segments 22819 Kyphectomy, circumferential exposure of spine and resection of vertebral segment(s) (including body and posterior elements); 3 or more segments 22830 Exploration of spinal fusion

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