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63012 - Laminectomy W/Removal, Abnormal Facets, Lumbar

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Procedure / ServiceLaminectomy W/Removal, Abnormal Facets, Lumbar
Procedure / Service Description

Laminectomy with exploration and/or decompression of spinal cord and/or cauda equina, - 63003 Laminectomy, W/O Facetectomy/Foraminotomy/Diskectomy, 1/2 Segments; Thoracic 63005 Laminectomy W/O Facetectomy/Foraminotomy/Diskectomy, 1/2 Segments; Lumbar 63012 Laminectomy W/Removal, Abnormal Facets, Lumbar 63015 Laminectomy W/O Facetectomy/Foraminotomy/Diskectomy, > 2 Segments; Cervical 63016 Laminectomy W/O Facetectomy/Foraminotomy/Diskectomy, > 2 Segments; Thoracic

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