Neurosurgery Coding Alert
Correction
Published on Thu Aug 27, 2009
"Master Multiple Procedure Coding by Taking This Multi-Level Spinal Surgery Challenge" in Neurosurgery Coding Alert, Vol. 10, No. 4 included an incorrect descriptor for code 63285. The correct descriptor is Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; intradural, intramedullary, cervical.
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