CPT^® 61320, Under Craniectomy or Craniotomy Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 61320 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Craniectomy or Craniotomy Procedures.

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The provider creates an opening in the skull above the tentorium to drain and relieve pressure caused by an abscess. An abscess can occur as a result of a penetrating head wound or a bacterial or fungal infection. This procedure is performed as a primary procedure or a subsequent procedure if the abscess regrows after an initial aspiration, or drainage.

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[QUOTE="melanie.post@outlook.com, post: 375597, member: 282460"] I have a note for a pt. who had reopening of right frontotemporal parietal craniotomy with wound debridement & removal of mesh, craniop... [ Read More ]

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help with repair code

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