HCPCS 22856

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

AI EXPLANATION: Cervical artificial disc replacement is a surgical procedure used to treat a damaged or deteriorating disc in the neck. Through an incision in the front of the neck, the surgeon removes the affected spinal disc and clears any bone spurs or tissue pressing on nearby nerves and the spinal cord. An artificial disc device is then placed into the empty space between the neck vertebrae, allowing the bones to move naturally while preserving flexibility.