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Bone Flap Craniotomy With Chemo Agent

Published on Wed May 03, 2023

Question: The surgeon performs a supratentorial bone flap craniotomy for excision of a brain tumor. During the surgery, they also implant a brain intracavitary chemotherapy agent. How should I report this encounter? Tennessee Subscriber Answer: For this claim, you’ll need a pair of codes. On the claim, report: 61510 (Craniectomy, trephination, bone flap craniotomy; for excision of brain tumor, supratentorial, [...]
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