CPT Codes For Posterior Cranial Fossa Skull Base Procedures

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for posterior cranial fossa skull base procedures.

CPT Code 61595

CPT 61595 describes a transtemporal approach to the posterior cranial fossa, jugular foramen, or midline skull base, including mastoidectomy, decompression of the sigmoid sinus, and/or facial nerve, with or without mobilization.

CPT Code 61596

CPT 61596 describes a transcochlear approach to the posterior cranial fossa, jugular foramen, or midline skull base, including labyrinthectomy, decompression, with or without mobilization of the facial nerve and/or petrous carotid artery.

CPT Code 61597

CPT 61597 describes a transcondylar (far lateral) approach to the posterior cranial fossa, jugular foramen, or midline skull base, including occipital condylectomy, mastoidectomy, resection of C1-C3 vertebral body(s), decompression of the vertebral artery, with or without mobilization.

CPT Code 61598

CPT 61598 describes a transpetrosal approach to the posterior cranial fossa, clivus, or foramen magnum, including ligation of the superior petrosal sinus and/or sigmoid sinus.