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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Total Disc Arthroplasty (Artificial Disc) Anterior Approach Including Discectomy With End Plate Preparation (Includes Osteophytectomy For Nerve Root Or Spinal Cord Decompression And Microdissection) Single Interspace Cervical (Desc Revised 01/01/15)
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | None AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery SG - Scene to Hospital ESRD facility |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 22856 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 22856 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 22856 by major payers:
$2,101.22
$2,237.94
$2,379.34
$2,660.24
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CPT 22856
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Crown Point Surgical Suites, LLC
Crown Point Surgical Suites LLC
$28,706.00Published rateBriarcliff Ambulatory Surgery Center Lp, Briarcliff Surgery Center
Briarcliff Ambulatory Surgery Center Lp
$6,492.00Published rateHospital Drive Surgery Center, LLC
Hospital Drive Surgery Center
$4,500.00Published rateArizona Surgical Specialists Center, LLC
Arizona Surgical Specialists Center LLC
$2,467.00Published rateNovamed Eye Surgery Center Of Overland Park, LLC, Overland Park Surgery Center
Novamed Eye Surgery Center Of Overland Park LLC
$760.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 22856 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 22856 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 22856 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 22856-CPT | High | Total Disc Arthroplasty (Artificial Disc) Anterior Approach Including Discectomy With End Plate Preparation (Includes Osteophytectomy For Nerve Root Or Spinal Cord Decompression And Microdissection) Single Interspace Cervical (Desc Revised 01/01/15) |
| 22858-CPT | Moderate | Tot Disc Arthrp 2nd Lvl Crv, Total Disc Arthroplasty Artificial Disc Anterior Approach Including Discectomy With End Plate Preparation Includes Osteophytectomy For Nerve Root Or Spinal Cord Decompression And Microdissection Second Level Cervical List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 22864-CPT | High | Once Per Dos Removal Of Total Disc Arthroplasty, Anterior Approach, Single Interspace; Cervical-Medicaid:Rn Review>9/15/2015.Commercial Rn Review=9/15/2015-3/31/2022 |
| 22865-CPT | High | Remval Of Total Disc Arthroplst (Artifici Disc) Anterio Approac, Removal Of Total Disc Arthroplasty (Artificial Disc) Anterior Approac |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 22856. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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