CPT 61538
Removal of brain tissue
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 61538 at a glance
- Code
- 61538
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Removal of brain tissue
- Category
- Not typically performed in an ASC
- ASC eligibility
- Not typically performed in an ASC
- Typical setting
- Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
What is CPT code 61538?
CPT 61538 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for removal of brain tissue. Its official short descriptor is "Removal of brain tissue". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 61538 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 61538 is not typically performed in an ambulatory surgery center; it is usually done in a hospital outpatient department (HOPD) or office instead.
Where is CPT 61538 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 61538?
CPT 61538 is most associated with Neurological Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.