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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.
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