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    Wiki HELP- Coding T10-S1 Spinal fusion

    What would be the proper ICD 10 code for a spinal fusion of the T10-S1? It basically covers the whole spine so I'm not sure how to code that thank you
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    Wiki ORTHOPEDIC SPINE SURGEON

    Please advise, UHC has been denying our claims for L0637 with mod 57 as a global period for a surgery that what was preformed 3 day later. Any tips or advise anyone could give me Thank you
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    Wiki Posterolateral arthrodesis and open laminectomy

    Hello, I am very new to neurosurgery and came across an op report that is confusing me. I have attached the report. So far I have 63001 and 63003. Any help or guidance with be very much appreciated. Thank you!
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    Wiki Entire spine x-rays vs individual codes for c spine, t spine and l spine

    I was wondering if anyone had information regarding billing the entire spine X-ray codes vs billing the individual codes for C-spine, T-spine and L-spine X-rays? Our radiology practice normally codes each body part separate, unless they are performing the scoliosis study. Is there any specified...
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    Wiki Medicare CCI Edits

    HI! I am having trouble getting pass the Medicare CCI edits for CPT 20611. My doctor did a corticosteroid injection to help treat Piriformis Syndrome. The CCI edit that I am running into is as follows: [Medicare] Per Medicare's Local Coverage Determination (LCD) policies, procedure code 20611...
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    Wiki Spine Surgery Coding-Can anyone please

    Can anyone please point me in the right direction to get training in spinal procedures? Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.
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    Wiki Spine Coding

    Can anyone please point me in the right direction to get training in spinal procedures? Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.
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