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Wiki The new 22586 code

Thread starter mmce
Start date Feb 14, 2013

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mmce

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Feb 14, 2013

Does anybody know about this new arthrodesis code? Can it only be done via anterior approach? It is my understanding that this code includes the disc space prep, discectomy w/posterior instrumentation w/image guidance and bone graft. If this is done on L5-S1 we use the 22586 code and if the dr performs a fusion at another level can we bill for the disc prep, discectomy, etc or will that get denied as inclusive to the 22586? I'm a bit confused about this one?

Thanks, Meg

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