Cranial Surgery

Surgical procedures on the skull.

CPT code:

210

Category:

Category I

Section:

Anesthesia

Specialty:

Neurosurgery, Anesthesia

Type:

Surgical

Cranial surgery involves a range of surgical procedures performed on the skull. These procedures can address conditions like cranial fractures, tumors, or structural abnormalities. The specific surgical approach varies depending on the patient's condition and the goals of treatment.

Under what category does Cranial Surgery fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Cranial Surgery?

Per Procedure

Modifiers

Clinical use

CPT code 00210 is associated with open surgical procedures for the removal of brain tumors. This code may include craniotomy, tumor resection, and related surgical techniques. These procedures are performed to treat intracranial tumors, either benign or malignant.

Documentation

Comprehensive documentation for 00210 includes the patient's medical history, pre-operative imaging and diagnosis of the brain tumor, informed consent, surgical procedure details, including the approach, extent of resection, and any complications encountered during the surgery. A pathology report on the excised tumor is also crucial.