Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation
Neurosurgery Coding Alert
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Neurosurgery Coding Alert
- Differentiate Laminectomies and Laminotomies for Optimum Results
Laminectomies and laminotomies are distinct procedures, but the similarities between them can cause confusion. To [...] - How to Distinguish Assistant at SurgeryModifiers
Neurosurgeons often employ surgical assistants in the operating room, but with three CPT modifiers (-80, [...] - You Be the Coder:
Microlaser Diskectomies
Test your coding knowledge. Determine how you would code this situation before looking at the [...] - ICD-9 Update:
Prepare Now for 2003 Revisions Although the New Year is still months away, some payers [...] - Reader Question:
Deep Brain Stimulators
Question: What is the proper coding for implantation and programming of deep brain stimulators for [...] - Correction:
Multiple Surgeons and Spinal Instrumentation
The May 2002 Neurosurgery Coding Alert erroneously reported that two surgeons working together during placement [...] - Reader Question:
Segmental Instrumentation
Question: Our surgeon performed segmental spinal stabilization using axis plate at C6-T1. I reported this [...] - Reader Question:
RNFA Surgical Assist
Question: Our office employs an RN who assists our neurosurgeon with surgical procedures. She has [...] - Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation
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