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Primary doctor planned an anterior cervical discectomy with decompression of spinal cord, arthrodesis, and structural allograft. Due to history of neck irradiation, for throat cancer, there was significant scarring. My vascular doctor was called in and asked to expose and mobilize the internal jugular, common carotid, and the vagus nerve. Numerous adhesions and scar tissue were found. Multiple vessel loops were utilized for mobilization. I'm not certain what codes would be appropriate.