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CPT® 61537, Under Craniectomy or Craniotomy Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 61537 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 removes the temporal lobe of the brain through an elevated portion of skull bone. This service does not include the use of electrocorticography. The procedure is done when testing indicates epileptic seizures originate in the temporal lobe.

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Billing 61510 with 61537
Is it appropriate to bill 61510 and 61537 together when removal of brain tumor and temporal lobectomy was performed? NCCI edits do not say it is inappropriate but.....????... [ Read More ]
Tumor resection
Can I code a frontotemporal tumor resection (61510) and temporal lobectomy (61537) when done through the same incision? The AANS states "no" that it would be inappropriate to report two craniotomy ... [ Read More ]
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