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Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Cranial) Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain CPT® Code range 61796- 61800

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain 61796-61800 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 61796- 61800
Section 61796-61800
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Cranial) Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain
61796
61797
61798
61799
61800
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When a physician performs an SRS procedure (CPT 61796-61800) do they have to be present at the time the treatment is provided in order to bill the services appropriately?... [ Read More ]
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