Position Statement On Insurance Coverage for Interbody Biomechanical Devices (CPT 22853) in Cervical Spine Arthrodesis

Cervical spinal arthrodesis is a well-established surgical procedure used to treat degenerative cervical spondylotic myelopathy, radiculopathy, spinal instability, deformity, trauma, infection, and neoplastic conditions affecting the cervical spine. The goal is to achieve solid fusion between vertebral bodies following neural decompression and restoration of appropriate sagittal alignment.