CPT® Code 62115

The procedure described by CPT® Code 62115 involves the surgical reduction of a craniomegalic skull, which refers to an abnormally large skull often associated with conditions such as hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is a medical condition characterized by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain's ventricles, leading to increased intracranial pressure and subsequent enlargement of the skull. During this procedure, the physician performs a surgical intervention to decrease the size of the skull by reducing the spaces between the various bones that comprise the skull structure. This reduction is achieved without the need for bone grafts or cranioplasty, which are additional surgical techniques that involve the use of bone material or reconstruction of the skull. The goal of this procedure is to alleviate symptoms associated with craniomegaly and to restore a more normal skull shape, thereby potentially improving neurological function and overall quality of life for the patient.