22116 Remove extra spine segment
Also known as: additional vertebral segment ostectomy with decompression, per additional level ostectomy decompression
Partial ostectomy of each additional vertebral segment with decompression. Each additional vertebra requiring ostectomy with significant decompression beyond the first segment.
Clinical Context
Used as add-on code for each additional vertebra requiring ostectomy with significant decompression in multilevel procedures. Typically appended to primary ostectomy codes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.26 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.75 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.76 |
| Total RVU | 3.77 |
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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