22860 prior authorization | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New Hampshire

22860, Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); second interspace, lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure), is on the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New Hampshire prior authorization list. Not a coverage or referral decision.

Code: 22860
Description: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); second interspace, lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Source: New Hampshire Precertification List, Pg 96 Original policy

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New Hampshire prior authorization

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