22515 Percutaneous vertebral augmentation
Also known as: Vertebral augmentation add-on, Additional vertebra augmentation
Percutaneous vertebral augmentation (vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty), each additional vertebral segment beyond the first.
Clinical Context
Used as an add-on code when vertebral augmentation is performed on multiple vertebrae in the same session; common in extensive osteoporotic or metastatic disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.90 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 84.46 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.79 |
| Total RVU | 89.15 |
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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