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Level Up to Master Cervical Arthrodesis Coding

Published on Mon Aug 07, 2023

If it’s below C2, arthrodesis coding gets complicated. In an orthopedic practice, patients will at times require cervical arthrodesis below C2. There are dozens of cervical disorders — from displaced discs to spondylosis — that might be treated with arthrodesis. Also, there are additional coding opportunities on some of these claims if you know where to look. There are several [...]
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