22552 Arthrd anterior ntrbd cervical each
Surgery
+Add-on
Also known as: ACDF add-on, Additional anterior cervical fusion
Arthrodesis, anterior/anterolateral approach, including discectomy and/or corpectomy, cervical; each additional interspace.
Clinical Context
Add-on code for multi-level anterior cervical fusion; used when pathology spans multiple intervertebral levels.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.34 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.13 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.10 |
| Total RVU | 10.57 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$353.04
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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