CPT 22840
Insert spine fixation device
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 22840 at a glance
- Code
- 22840
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Insert spine fixation device
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 22840?
CPT 22840 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for insert spine fixation device. Its official short descriptor is "Insert spine fixation device". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 22840 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 22840 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 22840 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 22840?
CPT 22840 is most associated with General Surgery, Ortho – Spine, Orthopaedic Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.