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CPT® 62220, Under Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 62220 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt Procedures.

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The provider creates a shunt, or tube, leading from the ventricles of the brain to the atria, jugular veins, or auricular processes to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF. Providers perform the procedure to treat diseases, such as hydrocephalus, where the ventricles enlarge with CSF. The provider may use an endoscope to perform the procedure.

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Rivision of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Without seeing the OR report, I would agree with the 62230 but have you looked at code 62160 instead of 61781? Also, from what you posted, he revised the catheter but didn't create a new shunt. I wo... [ Read More ]
Rivision of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
[QUOTE="icys@aol.com, post: 307397, member: 260517"]Pre op dx: Ventriculoperitoenal shunt malfunction post op dx: Same procedure performed: 1. Rivision of a proximal right ventriculoperitoneal shunt ... [ Read More ]
Rivision of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Pre op dx: Ventriculoperitoenal shunt malfunction post op dx: Same procedure performed: 1. Rivision of a proximal right ventriculoperitoneal shunt cathether 2. Use of neuronavigation 3. Removal of le... [ Read More ]
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Can you post the OP Note? 62220 is for Ventriculo-atrial juglar auricular shunt and you are mentioning Ventriculoperitoneal shunt which is 62223 and includes the whole system Hope this helps Donna... [ Read More ]
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt
I am billing the ventriculoperitoneal shunt with the code 62220 is that ok? Also adding 61215 and 61210 mod 59 for computerized guidance technique.. What do you advice?... [ Read More ]
Modifier Help!
Could anyone advise on the use of modifier -62 with codes 62230 or 62220 and 43246? We are the general surgeons office and both of these offices, neurology and gastrointestinal groups, request that we... [ Read More ]
VP Shunt-We are pediatric
Hello, We are pediatric surgeons who take part in neurosurgery procedures, specifically VA shunts for cpt codes 62220, 62223, 62230. When billing these procedure both offices use modifier-62 for r... [ Read More ]
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