22534 Arthrd lateral xtrcvtry tq each ad
Surgery
+Add-on
Also known as: Lateral extracavitary fusion add-on, Additional lateral fusion
Arthrodesis, lateral extracavitary technique, each additional vertebral segment or level beyond the first.
Clinical Context
Add-on code for lateral extracavitary fusion at multiple vertebral levels in same session; extends fusion construct when treating multi-level pathology.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.84 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.94 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.91 |
| Total RVU | 9.69 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$323.65
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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