22103 Remove extra spine segment
Also known as: additional vertebral segment ostectomy, per additional level ostectomy
Partial ostectomy of each additional vertebral segment. Each additional vertebra requiring partial ostectomy beyond the first segment in a staged or combined approach.
Clinical Context
Used as add-on code for each additional vertebra requiring ostectomy in procedures involving multiple levels. Typically appended to primary vertebral ostectomy codes when treating multilevel pathology.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.28 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.69 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.50 |
| Total RVU | 3.47 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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