All of the following are separate components of a skull base procedure in CPT except:

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Initial diagnostic procedures are not considered separate components of a skull base procedure in CPT coding. The skull base procedure coding focuses on the approach, the definitive procedure, and the repair/reconstruction if performed. Initial diagnostics are typically part of the preoperative workup and not coded as a separate component of the surgical procedure.

All of the Following Are Separate Components of a Skull