CPT^® 62230, Under Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 62230 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt Procedures.

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The provider replaces or revises a malfunctioning part of a previously placed shunt system for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF. Providers may perform the procedure due to a blockage in the shunt, valve, or distal catheter preventing the CSF from draining. The provider may use a neuroendoscope to perform the procedure.

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My provider is replacing the distal catheter that goes into the ventricle. He is using a sheath/guidewire to guide the catheter. Can you code for vascular access? If so, what code would you use? O... [ Read More ]

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Per CPT Assistant, December 2011 and December 2012 articles, as I read them, 62230 should be reported for this. [B][I]Replacement or Revision of the Valve and/or Distal Catheter[/I][/B] [I]If the pro... [ Read More ]

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Could someone help me with the scenario below? Patient was taken the operating room for distal shunt revision/replacement but done laparoscopic. Should I code unlisted lap code (49329) or the shunt... [ Read More ]

Neurosurgery Coding

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 c... [ Read More ]

Need help!!!

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Need help coding the following report (details below). We're thinking of using 62230 w/52 modifier or an unlisted (64999). Can't find anything better than 62230 and we'd like to avoid using an unliste... [ Read More ]

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