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22850 - Removal of posterior nonsegmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod)

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Procedure / ServiceRemoval of posterior nonsegmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod)
Procedure / Service Description

Anterior instrumentation; 4 to 7 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) - separately in addition to code for primary procedure) 22849 Reinsertion of spinal fixation device 22850 Removal of posterior nonsegmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod) 22852 Removal of posterior segmental instrumentation 22853 Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior

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