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C9729 - Percut lumbar lami

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HCPCS Code: C9729
Long Description: Percutaneous laminotomy/laminectomy (intralaminar approach) for decompression of neural elements, (with ligamentous resection, discectomy, facetectomy and/or foraminotomy, when performed) any method under indirect image guidance, with the use of an endoscope when performed, single or multiple levels, unilateral or bilateral; lumbar
Short Description: Percut lumbar lami
Pricing Indicator 1: 53 (Statute)
Multiple Pricing Code: A (Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology)
Statute Number: 1833(t)
Coverage Code: D (Special coverage instructions apply)
ASC Payment Group Code:
Processing Note Number: 0093
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS) Code: P1F (Major procedure - explor/decompr/excisdisc)
Type of Service Code 1: 2 (Surgery)
Anesthesia Base Unit Quality: 0
Code Added: 01-04-2011
Action Effective Date: 01-07-2011
Termination Date: 30-06-2011
Action Code: N (No maintenance for this code)