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Get to the Bottom of 63688's Global Period

Published on Mon Jun 02, 2014

Question: What is the global period for CPT® code 63688? Alaska Subscriber Answer: Code 63688 (Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver) for removal or revision of spinal pulse generator has a global period of 10 days. The global surgical package includes all necessary services your surgeon provides before, during, and after a procedure. Medicare payment for the [...]
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