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0656T Anterior lumbar vrt bdy teth <7 seg

Category III

Also known as: Anterior lumbar vertebral body tethering short

Anterior lumbar vertebral body tethering procedure involving less than seven spinal segments. This Category III code represents spinal growth modulation with ligament fixation.

Clinical Context

Used for scoliosis and spinal deformity correction in pediatric patients via anterior spinal ligament tethering technique.

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Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryNeurosurgerySpine

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