CPT^® 61533, Under Craniectomy or Craniotomy Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 61533 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Craniectomy or Craniotomy Procedures.

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In this procedure, the provider elevates a portion of the skull bone and places an electrode array below the dura mater to monitor seizure activity.

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Correct E & M for PO hospital Readmission

Okay, there's a couple of things going on here. Sorry in advance for the long reply. First, regarding global periods in general, here's what's included in the surgical package and is NOT payable: •... [ Read More ]

Post-op Infection during global

Does the patient have Medicare coverage? Medicare has different guidelines than CPT. Medicare guidelines are below: A. [B]Components of a Global Surgical Package[/B] (Rev. 1, 10-01-03) B3-15011, ... [ Read More ]

seizure monitoring

coding bilateral depth electrode placement and bilateral computer assisted temporal lobe subdurl electrode placment using the codes 61760 and 61533. Should the modifier -51 or -59 be used on 61533?... [ Read More ]

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