Placing Methylmethacrylate around Pedicle Screws

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Question:

The surgeon placed methylmethacrylate around the pedicle screw in a spine surgery. How is this coded?

Answer:

Placing methylmethacrylate to reinforce the instrumentation is included in the spine procedure.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 05/11/23.

 
 
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