22210 Incis 1 vertebral seg cervical
Also known as: cervical vertebral body incision drainage, cervical spine abscess drainage
Incision and drainage of cervical vertebral body and epidural space. Surgical drainage of infection or abscess in cervical vertebral body with extension into epidural space requiring open approach.
Clinical Context
Used for cervical vertebral osteomyelitis or discitis with epidural abscess requiring open drainage. Anterior approach typically used for vertebral body access combined with epidural space drainage.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 24.75 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 18.44 |
| Malpractice RVU | 8.11 |
| Total RVU | 51.30 |
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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