CPT Codes For Anterior Or Anterolateral Approach Technique Arthrodesis Procedures On The Spine (Vertebral Column)
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for anterior or anterolateral approach technique arthrodesis procedures on the spine (vertebral column).
CPT Code 22548
CPT 22548 describes arthrodesis of the clivus-C1-C2 (atlas-axis) using an anterior transoral or extraoral technique, with or without excision of the odontoid process.
CPT Code 22551
CPT 22551 describes arthrodesis of the cervical spine below C2, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy, and spinal cord and/or nerve root decompression.
CPT Code 22554
CPT 22554 describes arthrodesis, an anterior interbody technique including minimal discectomy to prepare an interspace (other than for decompression) in the cervical region below C2.
CPT Code 22556
CPT 22556 describes arthrodesis, an anterior interbody technique including minimal discectomy to prepare the thoracic interspace (other than for decompression).
CPT Code 22558
CPT 22558 describes arthrodesis, an anterior interbody technique including minimal discectomy to prepare the interspace (other than for decompression) in the lumbar region.
CPT Code 22586
CPT 22586 describes arthrodesis of the L5-S1 interspace, including disc space preparation, discectomy, posterior instrumentation, image guidance, and bone graft when performed.
