22859 prior authorization | Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia

22859, Insertion of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh, methylmethacrylate) to intervertebral disc space or vertebral body defect without interbody arthrodesis, each contiguous defect, is on the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia prior authorization list. Not a coverage or referral decision.

Code: 22859
Description: Insertion of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh, methylmethacrylate) to intervertebral disc space or vertebral body defect without interbody arthrodesis, each contiguous defect
Source: Standard Local Prior Authorization Code List, Pg 5 Original policy

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia prior authorization

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