Head Vessel Surgery

Surgical procedures on vessels within the head.

CPT code:

216

Category:

Category I

Section:

Anesthesia

Specialty:

Neurosurgery, Anesthesia

Type:

Surgical

Head vessel surgery, represented by CPT code 00216, involves surgical procedures on vessels within the head, such as the arteries or veins. These surgeries may be necessary to address conditions like aneurysms, vascular malformations, or blockages affecting blood flow to the brain. The goal is to restore proper vascular function and prevent complications.

Under what category does Head Vessel Surgery fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Head Vessel Surgery?

Per Procedure

Modifiers

Clinical use

CPT code 00216 is used for diagnostic imaging of the spinal cord and spinal canal, particularly for the assessment of postoperative conditions or complications. It may include myelography, CT myelography, or other imaging techniques.

Documentation

Proper documentation for 00216 should include the patient's clinical history, the reason for postoperative spinal imaging, informed consent, details of the procedure, including the type of imaging and any contrast used, and the interpretation of the images by a radiologist or other specialist.