22526 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 22526, in plain terms, covers A minimally invasive procedure to treat a herniated disc at one spinal level by using heat to shrink and seal the disc. CPT 22526 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Capital Blue Cross. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 22526 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 22526 on AAPC