CPT^® 61708, Under Surgery for Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation or Vascular Disease Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 61708 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Surgery for Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation or Vascular Disease Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain.

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In this procedure, the provider removes a portion of skull bone to access an aneurysm, vascular malformation, or carotid–cavernous fistula. He then uses electric current to completely destroy the malformation.

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Cardiac Rehab Dx Code

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