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Inspect Cranioplasty Details in Medical Documentation

Published on Tue Jan 05, 2021

Question: My neurosurgeon repaired a 4cm skull bone defect by using bone tissue harvested from another part of the patient and transferred to his cranium. My neurosurgeon performed this service to resolve a cranial defect that was a result of a depressed skull fracture. Which CPT® code should I report on my claim? Minnesota Subscriber Answer: You should report 62146 [...]
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