Craniectomy for Tumor Resection

Neurosurgery
Written By Tristan Grider

Question:

Patient had a posterior fossa craniectomy for excision of a mass which was consistent with metastatic tumor. Pathology results report the mass as a partially cystic metastatic tumor.  What is the correct code 61518 or 61524?

Answer:

The correct CPT code is 61518; a metastatic tumor is still a tumor even if it is partially cystic.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 2/27/25.

 
 
 
Tristan Grider
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