CPT code 61535 denotes the surgical removal of an electrode array positioned on or beneath the dura mater by elevating a portion of the skull bone. This neurosurgical explantation is clinically significant for patients with intracranial monitoring or neurostimulation devices and can affect hospital resource use, perioperative planning, and device management protocols nationally. Payers commonly involved in coverage decisions include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.

This publication summarizes the clinical context for 61535, outlines typical sites of service, and presents what readers need to know about billing and policy implications at a national level. Readers will find: concise clinical description and service setting, common modifiers and billing considerations, payer coverage landscape, and references to related procedural categories. Data not available in the input for specific ICD-10 pairings, taxonomies, or payer-specific reimbursement benchmarks is noted where applicable.

The analysis is intended for health policy professionals, coding specialists, and clinicians involved in neurosurgical device management, providing a clear overview of the procedure coding, operational implications, and areas where payer guidance typically applies.