DESCRIPTION Specific for nonoperative and operative spine procedures, this reference provides common coding scenarios that list the recommended key components to include in the procedure note in addition to proper coding according to the AMA coding guidelines implemented for 2009.
Some new features for the 2009 edition include:
Medical Coding—Three new coding scenarios: IDET, spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pumps
Surgical Coding—New scenario: Arthrodesis, pre-sacral interbody technique
Additions—Medication codes and HCPCS Codes.
TOPIC Coding and Reimbursement
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