Neurosurgery Coding Alert
You Be the Coder:
Shunt Externalization
Published on Mon Oct 01, 2001
Test your coding knowledge. Determine how you would code this situation before looking at the box below for the answer.
Question: How should I code externalization of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt at the right clavicle?
Minnesota Subscriber
Answer: Externalization of a shunt is considered a "revision," so the appropriate code is 62230 (replacement or revision of CSF shunt, obstructed valve, or distal catheter in shunt system). If the shunt was completely removed and replaced, report 62258 (removal of complete CSF shunt system; with replacement by similar or other shunt at same operation).
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