Coding for a Chiari Malformation

Question:

Is there a code for a craniotomy for decompression for Chiari? And the surgeon also did a C1 laminectomy.  Is that a separate code?

Answer:

The code for a decompressive craniotomy for Chiari is 61343 and includes the work of the cervical laminectomy.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 03/16/23.