Neurosurgery Coding Alert
Reader Questions:
Determine X-stop Extent for Code Choice
Published on Tue Feb 08, 2011
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Determine X-stop Extent for Code Choice
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Look to 22849 For Instrumentation Reinsertion
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Separate Anterior and Posterior Approaches for Cervical Fusion
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Review Craniectomy for Malignant Edema Steps
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