Is a proposed spinal cord stimulation re-trial using percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrodes (63650 x2) and implantable neurostimulator electrodes (L8680 x16) medically necessary for a patient with chronic pain due to other mechanical complication of implanted electronic neurostimulator of spinal cord?

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