CPT^® 62256, Under Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 62256 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt Procedures.

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Summary

The provider removes and does not replace a shunt system for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF. Providers may perform the procedure due to a malfunction of the system, an infection of the shunt, or for a patient who no longer requires the device.

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Removal of VPS, and placement of EVD

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DX code help for 62256

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Removal of VPS, and placement of EVD

Hello, I need assistance with this Op note: It was coded 62256, but I was thinking 62258 because the shunt was replaced with a drain in the same operative setting. Any help is appreciated. VP Shu... [ Read More ]

externalized drainage system

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Help - Neurosurgical practice

[b]rickham resevoir[/b] ICD procedure code: 02.43- removal ventricular shunt. CPT: 62256- removal complete cerebrospinal fluid shunt system, without replacement. Or if peritoneal end only: ICD 54.9... [ Read More ]

Help! CPT for Removal of Rickham Cath?

Hi Southsore08, I think you and I are coding for the same case but only I'm coding for anesthesia, I found code [COLOR="Red"]62256[/COLOR] with Encoder description: "The physician removes a complete ... [ Read More ]

Ventricular Shunt Surgery

This is what he lists he did !. Removal of ventriculoperitoneal shunt 2. Placement of frontal ventricular catheter for drainage of spinal fluid and antibiotic instillation. What do you think - 6225... [ Read More ]

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