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Neurosurgery Coding Alert
2002 Newsletter
Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation
Neurosurgery Coding Alert
Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation
Published on Tue Oct 01, 2002
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Neurosurgery Coding Alert
Differentiate Laminectomies and Laminotomies for Optimum Results
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Microlaser Diskectomies
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ICD-9 Update:
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Reader Question:
Deep Brain Stimulators
Question: What is the proper coding for implantation and programming of deep brain stimulators for [...]
Correction:
Multiple Surgeons and Spinal Instrumentation
The May 2002 Neurosurgery Coding Alert erroneously reported that two surgeons working together during placement [...]
Reader Question:
Segmental Instrumentation
Question: Our surgeon performed segmental spinal stabilization using axis plate at C6-T1. I reported this [...]
Reader Question:
RNFA Surgical Assist
Question: Our office employs an RN who assists our neurosurgeon with surgical procedures. She has [...]
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