CPT code 62355 represents the surgical removal of a previously implanted, tunneled intrathecal catheter used for long-term medication delivery. This code captures explantation procedures performed when catheters are infected, malfunctioning, or no longer required by the patient. Nationally, correct coding for catheter removal affects clinical documentation, procedural reporting, and payment for inpatient and outpatient surgical settings.

Key payers commonly relevant to this service include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find an overview of the clinical context for explantation, the typical sites of service (hospital operating room or ambulatory surgical center), and discussion points about coding clarity and documentation essentials. The publication outlines benchmarks and common billing considerations where available, highlights policy and coverage variables that influence adjudication across major payers, and summarizes implications for clinical workflow and claims processing.

Data not available in the input for specific payer reimbursement rates, ICD-10 pairings, and related codes is noted where relevant.