22328 Treat each add spine fracture
Also known as: additional vertebral fracture fixation, per additional level vertebral fixation
Open treatment of vertebral fracture, each additional vertebra. Each additional vertebra requiring surgical fixation beyond the first vertebra in multilevel fracture management.
In Plain Language
additional spine bone fracture surgery
Clinical Context
Used as add-on code for each additional vertebra requiring surgical fixation in multilevel vertebral fracture treatment. Appended to primary vertebral fracture fixation codes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.49 |
| Total RVU | 4.49 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 4.49, this code ranks in the 31st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.8x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 22328?
CPT 22328 (Treat each add spine fracture) is a Surgery code. Open treatment of vertebral fracture, each additional vertebra. Each additional vertebra requiring surgical fixation beyond the first vertebra in multilevel fracture management.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 22328?
The work RVU for CPT 22328 is 4.49. This code is primarily used by Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery.
When is CPT 22328 used?
Used as add-on code for each additional vertebra requiring surgical fixation in multilevel vertebral fracture treatment. Appended to primary vertebral fracture fixation codes.
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