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27071 - (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess); deep (subfascial or intramuscular)

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Procedure / Service(eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess); deep (subfascial or intramuscular)
Procedure / Service Description

Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and - 27030 Arthrotomy, hip, with drainage (eg, infection) Partial excision, wing of ilium, symphysis pubis, or greater trochanter of femur, (craterization, saucerization) 27071 (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess); deep (subfascial or intramuscular) Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without 27130 autograft or allograft

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