Anesthesia Coding Alert
Cross-Reference ESI Codes to Spinal Segments
Published on Mon Sep 01, 2008
Remember to watch for transforaminal or interlaminar approach Don't forget to choose your code based on the physician's approach (interlaminar or transforaminal).
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