An incision is made in the scalp, a craniectomy is performed to access the area where electrodes are present. The electrodes are removed. The surgical wound is closed.
The procedure described involves the removal of electrodes from the cranial area after making an incision in the scalp and performing a craniectomy.
Procedure Description:
Incision in the scalp.
Craniectomy to access the area with electrodes.
Removal of electrodes.
Closure of the surgical wound.
CPT® Coding:
61860: Removal of intracranial neurostimulator electrodes, including burr hole(s) or craniectomy.
References:
AMA's CPT® Professional Edition (current year).
CPT® Assistant for detailed coding guidelines on neurostimulator procedures.
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