vp shunt insertion

how do you code for vp shunt insertion

Dec 10th, 2009 - nmaguire 2,606

vp shunt

based on documentation, reference the following codes: 62190, 62192, 62220, 62223, 62230

Dec 10th, 2009 -

vp shunt insertion

Insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt is 62223 (Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus).

Kim Pollock, RN, MBA, CPC
KarenZupko & Associates, Inc.
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