CPT Codes For Spinal Instrumentation Procedures On The Spine (Vertebral Column)

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for spinal instrumentation procedures on the spine (vertebral column).

CPT Code 22849

CPT 22849 describes the reinsertion of a spinal fixation device.

CPT Code 22850

CPT 22850 describes the removal of posterior nonsegmental instrumentation, such as a Harrington rod.

CPT Code 22852

CPT 22852 describes the removal of posterior segmental instrumentation.

CPT Code 22855

CPT 22855 describes the removal of anterior instrumentation.

CPT Code 22856

CPT 22856 describes total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc) with an anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (including osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection) for a single interspace in the cervical region.

CPT Code 22857

CPT 22857 describes total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc) with an anterior approach, including discectomy to prepare a single interspace in the lumbar region for purposes other than decompression.

CPT Code 22861

CPT 22861 describes the revision, including replacing a total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc) through an anterior approach in a single interspace of the cervical region.

CPT Code 22862

CPT 22862 describes the revision of a single interspace lumbar disc arthroplasty (artificial disc) with an anterior approach.

CPT Code 22864

CPT 22864 describes the removal of a single interspace artificial disc in the cervical region through an anterior approach.

CPT Code 22865

CPT 22865 describes the removal of a total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc) through an anterior approach in a single interspace of the lumbar region.

CPT Code 22867

CPT 22867 describes the insertion of an interlaminar/interspinous process stabilization/distraction device, without fusion, including image guidance when performed, with open decompression, lumbar; single level.

CPT Code 22869

CPT 22869 describes the insertion of an interlaminar/interspinous process stabilization/distraction device, without open decompression or fusion, including image guidance when performed, at a single lumbar level.