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Explore Options for Reporting Osteotomy

Published on Tue Jan 23, 2024

Check how the decision for surgery was made. Coders responsible for reporting osteotomy claims need to be meticulous, or they might miss including certain services in addition to the primary procedure. Here’s a primer to keep handy if an osteotomy claim hits your desk. Define Osteotomy Spinal osteotomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of anatomical structures in [...]
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