22558 Arthrd anterior ntrbd minutes dsc lum
Also known as: Anterior lumbar fusion with bone graft, ALIF with bone graft
Arthrodesis, anterior/anterolateral approach, including discectomy and/or corpectomy to decompress spinal cord and/or nerve roots, lumbar; with mineralized bone void filler/bone matrix, single interspaces.
Clinical Context
Used for lumbar spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, or disc herniation via anterior approach; mineralized bone material enhances fusion rate and stability.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 22.94 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 13.20 |
| Malpractice RVU | 6.49 |
| Total RVU | 42.63 |
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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