CPT® 62010, Under Repair Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 62010 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain.
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Summary
In this procedure, the provider incises the scalp and elevates a depressed skull fracture, meaning a portion of skull bone moved inward into the brain. The provider also repairs the dura, the outer membrane covering the brain , and debrides the brain when necessary. The procedure reduces pressure on the brain and corrects the noticeable depression in the skull to restore the normal appearance of the skull.
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