Patient is going back to the OR for a re-exploration L5-S1 laminectomy for a presumed cerebrospinal fluid leak following a decompression procedure. A small partial laminectomy was slightly extended, however revealed no real evidence of leak. Valsalva maneuver was performed several times, no evidence of leak. There was a hematoma, which was drained. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is (are) reported by the physician? G96.0 G96.8 G97.61 G96.0, T81.4XXA
[Verified Answer]: Patient is going back to the OR for a…
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