Spinal surgery — Coders need to review method of approach, levels treated, type of graft and levels of instrumentation when coding spinal fusions. This includes anterior or posterior approach, auto or ...

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Spinal fusion has long been “the gold standard” in spine surgery, but motion-preserving techniques have become more attractive to physicians and patients in recent years. Spine surgeons discuss how ...