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Mrs. smith underwent an arthrodesis of her spine for spinal deformity, posterior approach, segments l3-l5. what procedure code is reported

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The reported procedure code is 22800 since spinal arthrodesis is coded based on the approach. If an instrument was used, this would also be coded for the procedure.
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