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22856 - Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation

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Procedure / ServiceTotal disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation
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contiguous defect (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) - contiguous defect (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) 22855 Removal of anterior instrumentation 22856 Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical

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