22208 Incis spine 3 column adl seg
Also known as: additional vertebral segment arthroscopic I and D, per additional level arthroscopic drainage
Arthroscopic incision and drainage of vertebral column, each additional segment. Each additional vertebral segment requiring arthroscopic incision and drainage beyond the first segment.
Clinical Context
Used as add-on code for each additional vertebra requiring arthroscopic drainage in multilevel infections. Typically appended to primary arthroscopic incision and drainage codes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.42 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.19 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.20 |
| Total RVU | 15.81 |
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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