CPT Codes For Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt Procedures
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt procedures.
CPT Code 62180
CPT 62180 describes Ventriculocisternostomy (Torkildsen-type operation).
CPT Code 62190
CPT 62190 describes the creation of a shunt between the subarachnoid/subdural and atrial, jugular, or auricular spaces.
CPT Code 62192
CPT 62192 describes the creation of a shunt with a subarachnoid/subdural-peritoneal, -pleural, or another terminus.
CPT Code 62194
CPT 62194 describes the replacement or irrigation of a subarachnoid/subdural catheter.
CPT Code 62200
CPT 62200 describes ventriculocisternostomy of the third ventricle.
CPT Code 62201
CPT 62201 describes a stereotactic, neuro-endoscopic method for ventriculocisternostomy of the third ventricle.
CPT Code 62220
CPT 62220 describes the creation of a shunt between the ventricle and atrium, jugular or auricular.
CPT Code 62223
CPT 62223 describes the creation of a shunt with a ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, or another terminus.
CPT Code 62225
CPT 62225 describes the replacement or irrigation of a ventricular catheter.
CPT Code 62230
CPT 62230 describes replacing or revising a cerebrospinal fluid shunt, obstructed valve, or distal catheter in a shunt system.
CPT Code 62252
CPT 62252 describes the reprogramming of a programmable cerebrospinal shunt.
CPT Code 62256
CPT 62256 describes removing a complete cerebrospinal fluid shunt system without replacement.
CPT Code 62258
CPT 62258 describes removing a complete cerebrospinal fluid shunt system, with a similar or another shunt replacement at the same operation.