Costotransversectomy Included in Transthoracic Corpectomy

Question:

Is a costotransversectomy included with non-tumor/lesion transthoracic corpectomies? Or can it be billed for degenerative fracture cases?

Answer:

A costotransversectomy is always included in transthoracic corpectomy.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 5/8/25.