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2 The Four Elements of Spine Coding WHY: The diagnosis; the reason for the surgery. HOW: How are you getting there, what approach? WHERE: Where is the anatomical location? WHAT: What is it that you are doing? The Four Elements of Spine Coding Primary Diagnosis Main Approach Main Location Main Procedure Coding descriptors …

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