Wiki exploration of craniotomy

[icys@aol.com]

hi
I am billing with pre op DX: recurrent right temporal epidural hematoma, skull fracture.
Procedure:Exploration of right frontal craniotomy.Removal of recurrent epidural hematoma.

DO you think 22830, 61312 are the right codes?

Please advice.

Thanks

 

[brum523]

22830 is incorrect. That is for exploration of spinal fusion only. 61312 would be correct based on the diagnosis you have provided. Exploration is included in the removal.