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Anterior Cranial Fossa Skull Base Procedures

Anterior cranial fossa skull base approach procedures for access to frontal and anterior skull base lesions. CPT codes 61580–61586 enumerate anterior cranial fossa approach techniques and exposure methods used in skull base surgery.

Middle Cranial Fossa Skull Base Procedures

Middle cranial fossa skull base approach procedures for access to lateral skull base and petrous region lesions. CPT codes 61590–61592 specify middle cranial fossa approaches with operative exposure descriptors and variations based on extent.

Posterior Cranial Fossa Skull Base Procedures

Posterior cranial fossa skull base approach procedures targeting cerebellopontine angle and posterior skull base exposures. CPT codes 61595–61598 cover posterior cranial fossa approach techniques with distinctions for exposure extent and adjacent structure management.