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Craniectomy With Electrode Array Implantation

Published on Thu Nov 03, 2022

Question: The neurosurgeon performs a craniectomy with electrode array implantation on the globus pallidus of a patient with a diagnosis of familial motor neuron disease. During the procedure, they also implanted two extra arrays for a grand total of three. Notes indicate that the surgeon used microelectrode recording during the procedure. How should I report this encounter? Indiana Subscriber Answer: [...]
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