Neurosurgery Coding Alert

Dig Deep and Recoup Your Cranial Decompression Pay

Hint: Keep an eye on bundles with other surgical procedures. When reporting a decompression procedure, you’ll set yourself up for claims success if you accurately identify what was done to correct the hematoma and the approach your surgeon used. Range of clinical options: “Methods for decompressions can vary including relieving intracranial pressure with ventriculostomy for CSF drainage, craniectomy to create [...]
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