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Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for the base of middle cranial fossa procedures.
CPT Code 61605
CPT 61605 describes the resection or excision of a neoplastic, vascular, or infectious lesion of the infratemporal fossa, parapharyngeal space, or petrous apex with an extradural approach.
CPT Code 61606
CPT 61606 describes the resection or excision of a neoplastic, vascular, or infectious lesion of the infratemporal fossa, parapharyngeal space, petrous apex, and intradural with or without a graft, including dural repair.
CPT Code 61607
CPT 61607 describes the resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular, or infectious lesions of the parasellar area, cavernous sinus, clivus, or midline skull base extradurally.
CPT Code 61608
CPT 61608 describes the resection or excision of neoplastic, vascular, or infectious lesions of the parasellar area, cavernous sinus, clivus, or midline skull base, intradurally, including dural repair with or without graft.
CPT Code 61613
CPT 61613 describes obliteration of carotid aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, or carotid-cavernous fistula by dissection within the cavernous sinus.
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