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22853 - Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior

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Procedure / ServiceInsertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior
Procedure / Service Description

Anterior instrumentation; 4 to 7 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) - 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 instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary

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