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63197 - Laminectomy with cordotomy, with section of both spinothalamic tracts, 1 stage, thoracic

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Procedure / ServiceLaminectomy with cordotomy, with section of both spinothalamic tracts, 1 stage, thoracic
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each additional segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) - 63190 Laminectomy with rhizotomy; more than 2 segments 63191 Laminectomy with section of spinal accessory nerve 63197 Laminectomy with cordotomy, with section of both spinothalamic tracts, 1 stage, thoracic 63200 Laminectomy, with release of tethered spinal cord, lumbar 63265 Laminectomy for excision or evacuation of intraspinal lesion other than neoplasm, extradural; cervical

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