22533 prior authorization | Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado

22533, Arthrodesis, lateral extracavitary technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar, is on the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado prior authorization list. Not a coverage or referral decision.

Code: 22533
Description: Arthrodesis, lateral extracavitary technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
Source: Colorado Prior Authorization List, Pg 18 Original policy

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado prior authorization

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