Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Cranial) (November 2009)

Why This Topic Matters

Cranial stereotactic radiosurgery is a specialized service with multiple reporting components and overlapping code families. Understanding the article helps readers identify which broad topics are addressed in the CPT update and where the premium guidance focuses its discussion.

Article Sections

1. November 2009 pages 6-7

   Publication reference and article placement within the issue.

2. Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Cranial)

   Overview of the cranial stereotactic radiosurgery topic and the 2009 CPT update context.

3. What is cranial stereotactic radiosurgery?

   General definition and clinical framework for the service.

4. Who reports cranial stereotactic radiosurgery?

   Discussion of provider roles and the related radiation oncology reporting environment.

5. How is cranial stereotactic radiosurgery performed?

   General discussion of the service workflow and treatment session structure.

6. Coding Cranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery

   Primary coding overview for cranial stereotactic radiosurgery and associated guidance.

7. Commonly Asked Questions

   Frequently asked questions addressing reporting scenarios and related code-family relationships.

8. Clinical Example (Code 61796) / Description of Procedure (Code 61796)

   Illustrative scenario and procedural workflow associated with one cranial stereotactic radiosurgery example.

9. Clinical Example (Code 61798) / Description of Procedure (Code 61798)

   Illustrative scenario and procedural workflow associated with a second cranial stereotactic radiosurgery example.

10. Clinical Example (Code 61800) / Description of Procedure (Code 61800)

    Illustrative scenario and procedural workflow associated with head frame application for cranial stereotactic radiosurgery.