Which procedure code is used for measuring intracranial pressure?

The procedure code for measuring intracranial pressure is 4A060YY. This code is specifically designed to capture the process of monitoring intracranial pressure, which is essential in a variety of neurological assessments and interventions.

To break down the code, it follows the structure of the ICD-10-PCS coding system, where the first character indicates the section (in this case, "4" indicates the body system related to the central nervous system). The second character represents the root operation, which here involves the measurement aspect. The additional characters provide further specificity, where "0" signifies an intracranial localization, and the "YY" indicates the use of a monitoring device.

In contrast, the other codes provided refer to different procedures unrelated to intracranial pressure measurement. For example, codes in the 5A0D or 4A0D series pertain to various therapeutic interventions or other anatomical considerations but do not specifically denote the act of measuring pressure. Understanding these distinctions allows healthcare professionals to accurately document procedures performed on patients and ensures proper billing and reporting.