AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 96

An incision is made in the scalp, a craniectomy is performed to access the area where electrodes are present. The electrodes are removed. The surgical wound is closed.
What procedure code is reported?

Answer options

• A. 61850
• B. 61880
• C. 61535
• D. 61860

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct code is 61880, which specifically refers to the removal of intracranial electrodes. The other codes do not apply to the removal of electrodes or are for different procedures, making them incorrect in this context.