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61517 - Implantation of brain intracavitary chemotherapy agent (List separately in addition to code for primary

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Procedure / ServiceImplantation of brain intracavitary chemotherapy agent (List separately in addition to code for primary
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Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 61343 Craniectomy, suboccipital with cervical laminectomy for decompression of medulla and spinal cord, with or without dural graft (eg, Arnold-Chiari malformation) 61517 Implantation of brain intracavitary chemotherapy agent (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) 61796 Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 simple cranial lesion

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