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Spinal Fusion, Part 2: Remember Complex Coding Rules for Surgery

Published on Wed Oct 04, 2023

Got evidence of presurgical treatment attempts? Include it on the claim. Last month, we ran down the basics of spinal fusion coding: Different surgical approaches and how to choose a code for spinal fusions using anterior interbody, lateral interbody, posterior interbody, and anterior/anterolateral techniques. This month, we’ll take a look at how your surgeon would reach the decision to perform [...]
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