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22830 - Exploration of spinal fusion

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Procedure / ServiceExploration of spinal fusion
Procedure / Service Description

interspace, lumbar; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) - 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 22840 Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in

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