A ventriculocisternostomy is reported using which code?

A ventriculocisternostomy is a neurosurgical procedure that involves creating an opening between the ventricular system of the brain and the cisterns (fluid-filled spaces), typically to alleviate conditions such as hydrocephalus or to create an alternative pathway for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage.

The correct code for this procedure is 62180. This CPT code specifically describes the creation of a ventriculocisternostomy, detailing its use in the surgical intervention to facilitate adequate CSF flow and prevent complications associated with hydrocephalus.

The other codes provided do not pertain to the same surgical procedure. For example, code 62000 refers to a different type of neurological intervention not directly related to ventriculocisternostomy, while codes like 62050 and 62160 describe other forms of surgical drainage or procedures that do not encompass the specific action of creating a connection from the ventricles to the cisterns. Thus, code 62180 stands out as the appropriate choice directly associated with the ventriculocisternostomy procedure.