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Know Neurofibromatosis Type Before Choosing Dx

Published on Fri Nov 21, 2025

Question: A patient reported to the neurosurgeon for an osteotomy of the thoracic spine to address their type 2 neurofibromatosis. The surgeon used anterior approach for the osteotomy, which they performed on a pair of thoracic segments, and also performed a discectomy during the procedure. How many CPT® codes should I report for this encounter, and could you tell me [...]
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