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N518
N518 – Anterior spinal arthrodesis with instrumentation without decompression - Thoracic - thoracotomy by separate surgeon - One disc level
OHIP Spinal Surgical Procedures Code — SPINAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This procedure involves the fusion of one thoracic vertebra to another from an anterior approach, including the placement of instrumentation. N518 is specifically claimed by the surgeon performing the arthrodesis when the thoracotomy (the surgical approach through the chest) is performed by a different surgeon. The fee for the thoracotomy itself is claimed separately by the other surgeon. For each additional disc level fused during the same operative session, claim E366.
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