CPT^® 61108, Under Twist Drill, Burr Hole(s), or Trephine Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 61108 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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The provider drills a hole or holes into the skull to drain and relieve pressure on the brain caused by a collection of blood on the surface of the brain, called a hematoma. A hematoma can occur as a result of trauma or a medical procedure.

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We've recently begun to receive Medicare denials on claims submitted by PAs and NPs for CPT 61108. The denial states “This provider type/provider specialty may not bill this service”. This has n... [ Read More ]

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Was reading the article in the March 2009 Coding Edge and found an error. On page 24 under the 4th step, it mentions putting modifier -57 on a procedure code (61108). This is incorrect as the Decisi... [ Read More ]

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