CPT^® 22610, Under Posterior, Posterolateral or Lateral Transverse Process Technique Arthrodesis Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 22610 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Posterior, Posterolateral or Lateral Transverse Process Technique Arthrodesis Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column).

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The provider performs arthrodesis, also known as spinal fusion, in the thoracic spine (upper back), to permanently join two vertebrae, the interlocking bones of the spine. The provider applies bone graft material to fuse the spine at the back of the vertebrae, at the back and side, or at the side and across. The procedure helps to alleviate persistent pain caused by various spinal conditions, including herniated intervertebral disks, stenosis, and spinal injuries.

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