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27488 - Removal, Knee Prosthesis, Methylmethacrylate W/Wo Spacer Insertion

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Procedure / ServiceRemoval, Knee Prosthesis, Methylmethacrylate W/Wo Spacer Insertion
Procedure / Service Description

Insertion of interlaminar/interspinous process stabilization/distraction device, without open - 27486 Revision, Total Knee Arthroplasty, W/Wo Allograft; 1 Component 27487 Revision, Total Knee Arthroplasty; Femoral & Entire Tibial Component 27488 Removal, Knee Prosthesis, Methylmethacrylate W/Wo Spacer Insertion 27570 Manipulation, Knee Joint Under General Anesthesia 27702 Arthroplasty, Ankle; W/Implant (Total Ankle)

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