22857 Tot disc arthrp 1ntrspc lumbar
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: Lumbar disc arthroplasty, Lumbar artificial disc
Total disc arthroplasty (including endplate preparation, discectomy, and interbody device insertion), single interspace; lumbar.
Clinical Context
Used for lumbar spondylosis and degenerative disc disease; artificial disc preserves motion and may reduce adjacent-level degeneration.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 26.45 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.89 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.63 |
| Total RVU | 46.97 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,568.80
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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