CPT 22842
Insert spine fixation device
CPT 22842 at a glance
- Code
- 22842
- 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 22842?
CPT 22842 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Insert spine fixation device". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 22842 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 22842 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 22842 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 22842?
CPT 22842 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.