22226 Osteot dsc anterior 1vrt segment each
Also known as: additional vertebral anterior osteotomy, per additional level anterior osteotomy
Osteotomy of anterior vertebral body, each additional vertebra. Each additional vertebra requiring anterior osteotomy beyond the first segment.
Clinical Context
Used as add-on code for each additional vertebra requiring anterior osteotomy in multilevel deformity correction procedures. Appended to primary anterior osteotomy codes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.88 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.93 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.76 |
| Total RVU | 9.57 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
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