Skull Repair/Fracture

Surgical repair of cranial fractures.

CPT code:

215

Category:

Category I

Section:

Anesthesia

Specialty:

Neurosurgery, Anesthesia

Type:

Surgical

CPT code 00215 is used for surgical procedures focused on the repair of cranial fractures. These surgeries involve repositioning and securing fractured cranial bones to ensure proper healing and to protect the brain from injury or infection. Proper postoperative care is essential for successful outcomes.

Under what category does Skull Repair/Fracture fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Skull Repair/Fracture?

Per Procedure

Modifiers

Clinical use

CPT code 00215 is associated with open surgical procedures for the removal of tumors located within the spinal cord or its membranes. These procedures are used to treat intraspinal tumors, such as ependymomas, astrocytomas, or other neoplasms.

Documentation

Comprehensive documentation for 00215 includes the patient's medical history, pre-operative imaging and diagnosis of the spinal cord 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.