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22842 - Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar

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Procedure / ServicePosterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar
Procedure / Service Description

atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in - 22841 Internal spinal fixation by wiring of spinous processes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) 22842 Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) 22843 Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar

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