In this 14-part eBook, we will review the spinal fusion diagnoses, initial fusion or refusion, levels or regions of fusions and the number of vertebrae fused, identifying the column being fused, identifying the approach being used for the fusion, identifying the type of bone graft used for the fusion, identifying any instrumentation or device used, identifying if a discectomy is performed, identifying if a decompression was done, identifying if hardware was removed, computer assisted navigation, intra-operative peripheral neuro monitoring, and harvesting autograft.
Designed to refine the skills of the experienced coder by providing targeted and interactive sessions in an easily digestible format. Each session lasts one hour on average and is accompanied by a ten question quiz to ensure comprehension. Topics are derived from common audit findings and range from the day’s most challenging procedures to wider reaching concepts such as principle diagnosis selection.