CPT^® 61107, Under Twist Drill, Burr Hole(s), or Trephine Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 61107 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Twist Drill, Burr Hole(s), or Trephine Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain.

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In this procedure, the provider uses a hand operated twist drill to create a hole or holes in the skull to access the area below the dura, the intracerebral area, or the space within the ventricles. The service is done to insert a needle to remove fluid, place a drainage catheter, and or implant a pressure or other monitoring device to measure intracranial pressure.

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