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Pea0909berry

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Neurostimulators are placed in the spinal cord, as well as in the brain; therefore, coders must read the operative report carefully to determine the placement of the neurostimulator.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

When two different surgeons perform different components of surgery of the skull base, each surgeon reports the code for the component he or she completed. Modifiers are not used.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false


shaquita

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

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