How do you report an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) performed by both a neurosurgeon and orthopedic surgeon, even though they weren’t co-surgeons but simply did their respective portion of the procedure? Do you report 22551-22562 (arthrodesis procedure codes set)?
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