22840 Insert spine fixation device
Surgery
Also known as: Interspinous device, Spacer device, posterior spinal instrumentation, pedicle screws
Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, spinous process fixation, interspinous process device); cervical spine.
Clinical Context
Used for cervical spondylotic myelopathy or stenosis; interspinous devices provide neural decompression without fusion.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.21 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.04 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.76 |
| Total RVU | 20.01 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$668.33
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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