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Remember, Laminectomy Removes the Entire Lamina

Published on Wed Apr 30, 2025

Question: What is the difference between a laminectomy and a hemilaminectomy, and which CPT® codes should I use to report each procedure? Maine Subscriber Answer: A laminectomy is the excision or removal of the entire vertebral lamina; this term is often used to describe the elimination of the posterior arch during a surgical procedure, according to Jennifer McNamara, CPC, CCS, [...]
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