What is CPT code for Duraplasty?

Procedure performed was a suboccipital craniectomy and C1 laminectomy and duraplasty with microdissection. In this case, the Physician Assistant assisted the Surgeon using a microscope while performing a craniectomy and laminotomy for a Chiari 1 malformation. Insurance notes the CPT code in question was 69990.

What is the CPT code for Pericardiotomy?

33030
CPT® Code 33030 – Surgical Procedures on the Pericardium – Codify by AAPC.

What is the primary code for 61781?

CPT® Code 61781 – Stereotaxis Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain – Codify by AAPC.

What is the CPT code for puncture of shunt tubing for aspiration?

CPT® 61070, Under Injection, Drainage, or Aspiration Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain.

When do you use CPT code 69990?

Otolaryngologists commonly use the operating microscope while performing a variety of microsurgical procedures. CPT +69990, Use of operating microscope (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure), is a billable CPT code.

What is Pericardiotomy?

What is pericardiectomy? A pericardiectomy is a procedure done on the sac around the heart. A surgeon cuts away this sac or a large part of this sac. This allows the heart to move freely. A fibrous sac called the pericardium surrounds the heart.

What is a balloon Pericardiotomy?

Percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy (PBP) is a procedure done to drain excess fluid in the sac around the heart. The procedure uses a long thin tube with a balloon attached. Fluid is drained out through the tube. A fibrous sac called the pericardium surrounds the heart.

What is the CPT code for placement of Lumboperitoneal shunt?

CPT® 63744, Under Shunt, Spinal CSF Procedures.

What is CPT code EVD placement?

The insertion of a ventricular drain that is tunneled for external drainage is usually coded with either 61107 or 61210 depending on the approach (61107 for twist drill holes or 61210 for burr holes).