Neurosurgery Coding Alert

Basics of Cerebral Circulation

Anterior, middle, and posterior cerebral arteries are key. Before you attempt coding for embolism in the cerebral arteries, you should know the key components of cerebral circulation. There are two main parts of the cerebral circulation: Anterior cerebral circulation: This is formed by the anterior and middle cerebral arteries, and  Posterior cerebral circulation: This is formed by the basilar and [...]
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