laminotomy

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    Wiki Why was I marked wrong? (Practicode Case ID: OPD7188)

    The documentation: How do I know that I should report 63020 instead of 63045?
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    Wiki 63655 vs 63664 coding help

    We are looking for help with coding the revision code or initial placement code, in the case where a patient has epidural SCS Leads removed and paddle leads implanted. If they never had paddle leads before and the laminectomy is a new procedure done in order to place the paddle leads, would we...
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    Wiki Subperiosteal vs. Transpedicular

    My surgeon will state that a "subperiosteal approach" was used for a laminoforamonity and continue to speak about the procedure being done "laterally". I'm just wondering, how can I decipher if this is the 63056 Transpedicular approach or just a 63030 posterior approach? Any advice would help...
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    Wiki 63030 vs 63047, Need some Laminotomy / Laminectomy clarity

    I have been trying to figure out the difference between the Laminotomy vs Laminectomy. We are having issues where the Surgeon is indicating 63047 Laminectomy is performed but throughout the Op note states he does a 63030 Laminotomy. Can you read this OP note and tell me if you think the...
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    Wiki Lami/forami, no facetectomy

    I can't seem to find a definitive answer for this. Dictated procedure is "Left C7-T1 laminotomy foraminotomy." Body of the dictation simply states "standard laminotomy was performed." (I mean, there's a lot more, but that's the only reference to the actual laminotomy.) Am I using 63020 (in...
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