17 hours ago A patient underwent endoscopic right maxillary antrostomy. Report CPT code(s) _____. 31256-RT. Acute and chronic laryngitis. Report code(s) _____. 464.00, 476.0. Bilateral sinus endoscopy performed with partial resection of ethmoid. Report CPT code(s) _____. ... The physician inserts a flexible scope into the patient's rectum and determines ... >> Go To The Portal
CPT provides specific codes that describe these procedures, including 31267 (nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus) and 31288 (nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy; with removal of tissue from sphenoid sinus). Avoid Four Main Errors
| Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Codes | |
|---|---|
| CPT Code | Description |
| 31267 | Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus |
| 31276 | Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with frontal sinus exploration, with or without removal of tissue from frontal sinus |
When diagnostic endoscopy is performed, administration of local anesthesia and electrocautery are bundled in the reported code, in addition to access to: different cavities and some shaving/debridement. In which situation is a laryngoscopy procedure code separately reported? diagnostic laryngoscopy only Endoscopy codes 31622-31629 are reported to:
When diagnostic endoscopy is performed, administration of local anesthesia and electrocautery are bundled in the reported code, in addition to access to: different cavities and some shaving/debridement.
Although CTs were reviewed, it does not document that Stereotactic guidance was performed. Had that been documented along with a revision surgery, 61782 would have been able to be billed. But the lack of documentation makes it so 61782 cannot be billed.
The Pelvis and Hip Joint heading in the Musculoskeletal System subsection includes codes for procedures performed on the: head and neck of the femur. Conversion of previous hip surgery to total hip arthroplasty, left side. Select the proper code. 27132-LT
CPT codes 35800-35860 describe treatment of postoperative hemorrhage requiring return to the operating room.
What CPT® code is reported for a percutaneous needle biopsy of mediastinum? Rationale: In the CPT® Index look for Biopsy/Mediastinum/Needle which directs you to code 32405.
Answer: For circumcisions performed in the office on a newborn, you should bill 54150 (Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block).
Basic organization of the Surgery section is by procedure. Review the Surgery table of contents in your CPT coding manual. The Surgery section contains 19 subsections. Initial consultation or evaluation of a problem by the surgeon to determine need for surgery is included in the global surgical package.
Lung Biopsy The code 32405, “Biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous needle,” has been replaced by new code 32408, “Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed.” Accordingly, imaging guidance may no longer be billed separately.
CPT® 77012 in section: Computed Tomography Guidance.
The two medical billing codes used for newborns circumcision are 54150 and 54160. 54150 means, circumcision, using clamp or other device; newborn. The current procedural terminology code 54160 means circumcision surgical excision other than clamp, device or dorsal slit; newborn.
CPT codes 54162 and 54163 will be reported for revision of circumcision or complication developed in post-circumcision.
CPT code 52332 (Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent) (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)) describes insertion of a self-retaining indwelling stent during cystourethroscopy with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy and shall not be reported to describe insertion and removal of a temporary ureteral stent ...
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 3120F as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic/Screening Processes or Results.
A resequenced code comes about when a new code is added to a family of codes but a sequential number is unavailable. A second exception to numerical code order involves evaluation and management (E/M) codes.
Category ICodes for evaluation and management: 99201–99499.Codes for anesthesia: 00100–01999; 99100–99150.Codes for surgery: 10000–69990.Codes for radiology: 70000–79999.Codes for pathology and laboratory: 80000–89398.Codes for medicine: 90281–99099; 99151–99199; 99500–99607.
Arthrotomy of temporomandibular joint, right and left sides.
Surgical arthroscopy of the metacarpophalangeal joint on the right with debridement.
Patient underwent arthrodesis at L4-L5 interspace. Posterior interbody technique laminectomy was performed. Discectomy was also performed to prepare the vertebral interspace for fusion.
Physician treated flexion contracture of right small finger proximal interphalangeal joint by applying a cast to stabilize the joint.
He underwent successful replantation of the index finger, which included metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint to insertion of flexor sublimis tendon.
The physician treated a soft tissue abscess that was due to osteomyelitis by making an incision and examining, debriding, and draining the subfascia; the physician also irrigated the affected area, examined underlying tissue and bone for signs of infection, and closed the site.
Decompression fasciotomy of the lateral and posterior compartments, right knee.
Bilateral sinusotomy of the frontal, maxillary, and sphenoid sinuses. Select the proper code (s).
Conversion of previous hip surgery to total hip arthroplasty, left side. Select the proper code.
Do not add modifier -51 (Multiple Procedure) to the bone graft code.