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63020 - Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy

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Procedure / ServiceLaminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy
Procedure / Service Description

equina and nerve roots for spondylolisthesis, lumbar (Gill type procedure) - 63017 Laminectomy with exploration and/or decompression of spinal cord and/or cauda equina, without facetectomy, foraminotomy or discectomy (eg, spinal stenosis), more than 2 vertebral segments; lumbar 63020 Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, cervical 63030 Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy,

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