Orthopedic Coding Alert

Spinal Procedures:

Tap Surgery Type, Avoid Pressure on Spinal Decompressions

Laminectomy, laminotomy, and laminoplasty: What’s the difference? Spinal decompressions can get dicey when it comes time to code, particularly if you don’t know the different types of decompressions your surgeon might perform. You can battle back against this potential confusion by launching a preemptive strike; be sure you know the different types of spinal decompressions inside and out before the [...]
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