October 2001 page 10
Coding Consultation
Nervous System, Surgery, 61795 (Q&A)
Question
My question has to do with code 61795, Stereotactic computer assisted volumetric (navigational) procedure, intracranial, extracranial, or spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure). Specifically, how should 61795 be reported when this procedure is performed in conjunction with various ENT, head, and neck procedures, including functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)?
AMA Comment
The CPT Assistant has received the following consensus based on the CPT 2000 revision of code 61795, to include the term extracranial. CPT code 61795 was revised for CPT 2000 to...
Note: The following article synopsis was NOT provided by the AMA. It was created by Find-A-Code/innoviHealth.
Article Overview
This article reviews a CPT Assistant coding consultation focused on a nervous system surgery code and its application alongside ENT, head, and neck procedures, including functional endoscopic sinus surgery. It is relevant to coders and billers who work with surgical coding guidance and need to understand the scope of the CPT 2000 revision discussed in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps coding professionals identify when the article’s coding discussion applies to surgical cases involving navigation-assisted procedures and related specialty surgery. The piece also highlights the broader CPT revision context from the period, making it useful for historical coding reference and compliance review.
Article Sections
Coding Consultation
A coding question and editorial response regarding a nervous system surgery code in the context of other specialty procedures. The section centers on CPT revision context and referenced procedure groupings.
What You Will Learn
The scope of the CPT Assistant discussion for a nervous system surgery code
How the article frames the CPT 2000 revision context
Which categories of procedures are addressed in the consultation
How the article situates the guidance within ENT, head, and neck surgery
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