The 2026 CPT code updates reflect a significant shift toward modernizing orthopedic and neurological surgical reporting. From advanced limb-lengthening technology to specific guidelines for spinal repairs, these changes—summarized from recent expert presentations—ensure that coding accurately captures current medical practices. New Spine and Nerve Decompression Codes A major addition for 2026 is the creation of a specific add-on code for annular defect repairs . CPT 63032

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