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01.2 Craniotomy and craniectomy
Excludes:
decompression of skull fracture (02.02)
exploration of orbit (16.01-16.09)
that as operative approach -- omit code
01.21 Incision and drainage of cranial sinus
01.22 Removal of intracranial neurostimulator lead(s)
Code also any removal of neurostimulator pulse generator (86.05)
Excludes:
removal with synchronous replacement (02.93)
01.23 Reopening of craniotomy site
01.24 Other craniotomy
Cranial:
decompression
exploration
trephination
Craniotomy NOS
Craniotomy with removal of:
epidural abscess
extradural hematoma
foreign body of skull
Excludes:
removal of foreign body with incision into brain (01.39)
01.25 Other craniectomy
Debridement of skull NOS
Sequestrectomy of skull
Excludes:
debridement of compound fracture of skull (02.02)
strip craniectomy (02.01)
01.26 Insertion of catheter(s) into cranial cavity or tissue
Code also any concomitant procedure (e.g. resection (01.59))
Excludes:
placement of intracerebral catheter(s) via burr hole(s) (01.28)
01.27 Removal of catheter(s) from cranial cavity or tissue
01.28 Placement of intracerebral catheter(s) via burr hole(s)
Convection enhanced delivery
Stereotactic placement of intracerebral catheter(s)
Code also infusion of medication
Excludes:
insertion of catheter(s) into cranial cavity or tissue(s) (01.26)
 
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