CPT Codes For Injection, Drainage, Or Aspiration Procedures On The Skull, Meninges, And Brain

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for injection, drainage, or aspiration procedures on the skull, meninges, and brain.

CPT Code 61000

CPT 61000 describes a subdural tap through fontanelle or suture, infant, unilateral or bilateral; initial.

CPT Code 61001

CPT 61001 describes a subdural tap through fontanelle or suture, either unilateral or bilateral, with subsequent taps.

CPT Code 61020

CPT 61020 describes ventricular puncture through a previous burr hole, fontanelle, suture, or implanted ventricular catheter/reservoir without injection.

CPT Code 61026

CPT 61026 describes the injection of medication or other substance for diagnosis or treatment through a ventricular puncture through a previous burr hole, fontanelle, suture, or implanted ventricular catheter/reservoir.

CPT Code 61050

CPT 61050 describes a procedure for cisternal or lateral cervical (C1-C2) puncture without injection.

CPT Code 61055

CPT 61055 describes a procedure involving a puncture of the cisterna or lateral cervical (C1-C2) region with the injection of medication or other substance for diagnosis or treatment.

CPT Code 61070

CPT 61070 describes a procedure for puncturing shunt tubing or reservoir for aspiration or injection.