An incision is made in the scalp, a craniectomy is performed to access the area...

The procedure described involves the removal of electrodes from the cranial area after making an incision in the scalp and performing a craniectomy.

Procedure Description:

Incision in the scalp.

Craniectomy to access the area with electrodes.

Removal of electrodes.

Closure of the surgical wound.

CPT® Coding:

61860: Removal of intracranial neurostimulator electrodes, including burr hole(s) or craniectomy.

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