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63044 - 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

additional cervical interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) - foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, reexploration, single interspace; each additional cervical interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) 63044 Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, reexploration, single interspace; each additional lumbar interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

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