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27279 - transfixation device

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Procedure / Servicetransfixation device
Procedure / Service Description

Insertion of interlaminar/interspinous process stabilization/distraction device, without open - Arthrodesis, sacroiliac joint, percutaneous or minimally invasive (indirect visualization), with image guidance, includes obtaining bone graft when performed, and placement of 27279 transfixation device 27331 Arthrotomy, Knee; W/Joint Exploration, Bx/Removal, Loose/Fb 27332 Arthrotomy, W/Excision, Semilunar Cartilage (Meniscectomy) Knee; Medial/Lateral

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