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
Added on Friday, April 01, 2011
Terminated on Thursday, June 30, 2011: do not use.
Status changed on Monday, January 01, 0001 to: No maintenance for this code
BETOS Classification: Major Procedure > Explor/Decompr/Excisdisc
Medicare coverage status: Special coverage instructions apply
2013 HCPCS C9729
