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22857 - Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy to prepare interspace (other

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Procedure / ServiceTotal disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy to prepare interspace (other
Procedure / Service Description

contiguous defect (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) - (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical 22857 Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); single interspace, lumbar 22858 Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation

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