22100 Partial excision of posterior vertebral component (eg, spinous process, lamina or facet) for intrinsic bony lesion, single vertebral segment; cervical
22101 thoracic
22102 lumbar
✚ 22103 each additional segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
22110 Partial excision of vertebral body, for intrinsic bony lesion, without decompression of spinal cord or nerve root(s), single vertebral segment; cervical
22112 thoracic
22114 lumbar
✚ 22116 each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Osteotomy
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An osteotomy is an excision of bone. Vertebral osteotomy is performed in order to correct a misalignment of the spine. Correction may require arthrodesis, bone graft, or placement of spinal instrumentation. Any one of these procedures is reported in addition to the osteotomy procedure.
22206 Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 3 columns, 1 vertebral segment (eg, pedicle/
vertebral body subtraction); thoracic
22207 lumbar
✚ 22208 each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
22210 Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; cervical
22212 thoracic
22214 lumbar
✚ 22216 each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
21920—22216
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FIGURE 2-15. Anatomy of the Spine
The bony spine can be divided into five segments: cervical (neck), thoracic (upper back), lumbar (lower back), sacrum (base of spine), and coccyx (tailbone). Bones of the spine are called vertebrae.
The space between vertebrae is filled with a cushioning intervertebral disc. The discs have a tough outer shell (annulus) and a gel-filled center (nucleus). The spinal cord runs through the vertebral column. Procedures on the spinal cord are reported using codes for the Nervous System.
Left lateral view
Cervical curvature
Thoracic curvature
Lumbar curvature
Sacral curvature C7
T1 Atlas (C1) Axis (C2)
T12 L1
L5
Sacrum (S1–5)
Coccyx
Vertebral body
Vertebral foramen Pedicle
Transverse process Superior articular
process Lamina Spinous process
Inter- vertebral disc Vertebral body
Pedicle Superior articular process Transverse process Spinous process Accessory process
Inferior vertebral notch
Intervertebral foramen
Articular facet for sacrum L2 vertebra: Superior view
Lumbar vertebrae, assembled:
Left lateral view
Superior vertebral notch Inferior articular process 1
2 3 4
5
Facets of superior articular processes
Dorsal surface
Posterior superior view
Transverse process of coccyx
Coccygeal cornu (horn) Sacral cornu (horn) Auricular surface
Sacral tuberosity Lateral sacral crest Median sacral crest Intermediate sacral crest
Sacral hiatus
Posterior sacral foramina
Left lateral view (partially sectioned in median plane)
Spinal cord and ventral rami in situ Muscles of the back: Intermediate layers
Inferior articular process
Superior articular process
Transverse process Spinous process Ligamentum flavum
Interspinous ligament Supraspinous ligament Intervertebral foramen
Capsule of zygapophyseal joint (partially opened) Anterior
longitudinal ligament
Anterior longitudinal ligament
Posterior longitudinal ligament Lumbar vertebral body Intervertebral disc
Erector spinae muscle
Iliocostalis muscle Longissimus muscle Spinalis muscle Serratus posterior superior muscle
Splenius capitis and splenius cervicis muscles Superior nuchal line of skull Posterior tubercle of atlas (C1) Longissimus capitis muscle Semispinalis capitis muscle
Serratus posterior inferior muscle Tendon of origin of transversus abdominis muscle Internal oblique muscle
External oblique muscle (cut)
Iliac crest
Thoracolumbar fascia (posterior layer) (cut) Transversus abdominis muscle and tendon of origin
Spinous process of T12 vertebra Iliocostalis lumborum muscle Longissimus thoracis muscle Spinalis thoracis muscle Iliocostalis thoracis muscle Iliocostalis cervicis muscle Longissimus cervicis muscle Spinous process of C7 vertebra Spinalis cervicis muscle Semispinalis capitis muscle (cut) Longissimus capitis muscle Obliquus capitis inferior muscle Rectus capitis posterior major muscle Obliquus capitis superior muscle Rectus capitis posterior minor muscle
C1 spinal nerve C8 spinal nerve T1 spinal nerve
Intercostal nerves
T12 spinal nerve
Conus medullaris Cauda equina S1 spinal nerve Sacrum (cut away) Internal terminal filum (pial part) Termination of dural sac
External terminal filum (dural part)
C1 vertebra (atlas) Cervical plexus T1 vertebra
Brachial plexus Spinal dura mater
Lumbar plexus L1 vertebra
Sacral plexus
Coccyx Costo-
vertebral joints
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Left lateral view
Cervical curvature
Thoracic curvature
Lumbar curvature
Sacral curvature C7
T1 Atlas (C1) Axis (C2)
T12 L1
L5
Sacrum (S1–5)
Coccyx
Vertebral body
Vertebral foramen Pedicle
Transverse process Superior articular
process Lamina Spinous process
Inter- vertebral disc Vertebral body
Pedicle Superior articular process Transverse process Spinous process Accessory process
Inferior vertebral notch
Intervertebral foramen
Articular facet for sacrum L2 vertebra: Superior view
Lumbar vertebrae, assembled:
Left lateral view
Superior vertebral notch Inferior articular process 1
2 3 4
5
Facets of superior articular processes
Dorsal surface
Posterior superior view
Transverse process of coccyx
Coccygeal cornu (horn) Sacral cornu (horn) Auricular surface
Sacral tuberosity Lateral sacral crest Median sacral crest Intermediate sacral crest
Sacral hiatus
Posterior sacral foramina
Left lateral view (partially sectioned in median plane)
Spinal cord and ventral rami in situ Muscles of the back: Intermediate layers
Inferior articular process
Superior articular process
Transverse process Spinous process Ligamentum flavum
Interspinous ligament Supraspinous ligament Intervertebral foramen
Capsule of zygapophyseal joint (partially opened) Anterior
longitudinal ligament
Anterior longitudinal ligament Posterior longitudinal ligament Lumbar vertebral body Intervertebral disc
Erector spinae muscle
Iliocostalis muscle Longissimus muscle Spinalis muscle Serratus posterior superior muscle
Splenius capitis and splenius cervicis muscles Superior nuchal line of skull Posterior tubercle of atlas (C1) Longissimus capitis muscle Semispinalis capitis muscle
Serratus posterior inferior muscle Tendon of origin of
transversus abdominis muscle Internal oblique muscle
External oblique muscle (cut)
Iliac crest
Thoracolumbar fascia (posterior layer) (cut) Transversus abdominis muscle and tendon of origin
Spinous process of T12 vertebra Iliocostalis lumborum muscle Longissimus thoracis muscle Spinalis thoracis muscle Iliocostalis thoracis muscle Iliocostalis cervicis muscle Longissimus cervicis muscle Spinous process of C7 vertebra Spinalis cervicis muscle Semispinalis capitis muscle (cut) Longissimus capitis muscle Obliquus capitis inferior muscle Rectus capitis posterior major muscle Obliquus capitis superior muscle Rectus capitis posterior minor muscle
C1 spinal nerve C8 spinal nerve T1 spinal nerve
Intercostal nerves
T12 spinal nerve
Conus medullaris Cauda equina S1 spinal nerve Sacrum (cut away) Internal terminal filum (pial part) Termination of dural sac
External terminal filum (dural part)
C1 vertebra (atlas) Cervical plexus T1 vertebra
Brachial plexus Spinal dura mater
Lumbar plexus L1 vertebra
Sacral plexus
Coccyx Costo-
vertebral joints
FIGURE 2-15. Anatomy of the Spine (continued)
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22222 thoracic
22224 lumbar
✚ 22226 each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Fracture and/or Dislocation
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Vertebral fractures sometimes occur in combination with vertebral dislocations because when the bone is broken, ligaments holding the bone in place may be severed and the bone may dislodge when it becomes unmoored. In many cases, fracture or dislocation reduction is combined with arthrodesis, bone graft, or placement of spinal instrumentation to complete the correction. Any one of these procedures is reported in addition to the reduction.
22305 Closed treatment of vertebral process fracture(s) 22310 Closed treatment of vertebral body fracture(s), without
manipulation, requiring and including casting or bracing 22315 Closed treatment of vertebral fracture(s) and/or
dislocation(s) requiring casting or bracing, with and including casting and/or bracing by manipulation or traction
22318 Open treatment and/or reduction of odontoid fracture(s) and or dislocation(s) (including os odontoideum), anterior approach, including placement of internal fixation;
without grafting 22319 with grafting
22325 Open treatment and/or reduction of vertebral fracture(s) and/or dislocation(s), posterior approach, 1 fractured vertebra or dislocated segment; lumbar
22326 cervical
22327 thoracic
✚22328 each additional fractured vertebra or dislocated segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Incision site
C7
C2 Paraspinous
muscles (retracted) Vertebral lamina Ligamentum flavum Vertebral spine Interspinous ligament Atlantoaxial Paraspinous muscles
Vertebral lamina
FIGURE 2-16. Posterior Approach to the Cervical Spine
One advantage to the posterior approach to the spine is the proximity of the spine to the surface of the skin. The posterior approach for spinal surgery is the most common approach, and the length of the incision is dependent on the size of the defect and the purpose of the surgery. Note: Tools, implants, and/or equipment depicted in the illustration may be outdated but the procedural approach is valid.
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Manipulation
22505 Manipulation of spine requiring anesthesia, any region