CPT 22856 · Spine Surgery · Aetna
Total Disc Arthroplasty — Cervical (1 level) at Aetna.
How Aetna approaches CPT 22856 (Total Disc Arthroplasty — Cervical (1 level)) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2025-06-15, the policy covers this code with prior authorization required.
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Coverage
Covered
Prior auth
Prior auth required
Last reviewed
2025-06-15
Policy number
CPB-0743Criteria summary
High-level themes from the Aetna policy of record for CPT 22856. Verbatim policy text and per-criterion analysis are available after sign-in.
- At least 6 weeks of conservative care typically required.
- Imaging concordance documentation required.
Source: Aetna Clinical Policy Bulletin — Cervical Intervertebral Disc Replacement (CPB 0743)
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