CPT 58660 is a laparoscopic surgical procedure for the removal of adhesions around the fallopian tubes and ovaries. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, when to use the code, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 58660 procedures. 1. What is CPT 58660? CPT 58660 is a…
CPT 58552 refers to a laparoscopic surgical procedure with vaginal hysterectomy for a uterus weighing 250 g or less, including the removal of fallopian tubes and/or ovaries. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 58552. 1. What is CPT 58552?…
CPT 31622 refers to a diagnostic bronchoscopy procedure, which may include fluoroscopic guidance and cell washing. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, billing guidelines, documentation requirements, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 31622. 1. What is CPT 31622? CPT 31622 is a medical code used to describe a diagnostic bronchoscopy…
Total knee replacement, also known as total knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that involves replacing damaged or worn-out knee joint parts with artificial components. This procedure is commonly performed to relieve pain and restore function in patients with severe knee arthritis or other knee joint disorders. This article will provide a detailed overview of…
CPT 51702 refers to the insertion of a temporary indwelling bladder catheter, specifically a simple catheter such as a Foley. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 51702 procedures. 1. What is CPT 51702? CPT 51702 is a medical…
CPT 25607 refers to the open treatment of distal radial extra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation with internal fixation. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, when to use the code, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 25607 procedures. 1. What is CPT 25607? CPT 25607 is a…
CPT 49083 refers to an abdominal paracentesis procedure with imaging guidance, and this article will cover its description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples. 1. What is CPT 49083? CPT 49083 is a medical procedure code used to describe an abdominal paracentesis with imaging guidance. This procedure…
CPT 11642 refers to the excision of a malignant lesion, including margins, on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, or lips, with an excised diameter of 1.1 to 2.0 cm. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 11642 procedures. 1….
CPT 69990 refers to the use of an operating microscope for microsurgical techniques during a primary procedure. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 69990. 1. What is CPT 69990? CPT 69990 is an add-on code used to report…
CPT 33228 refers to the removal and replacement of a permanent pacemaker pulse generator in a dual lead system. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 33228 procedures. 1. What is CPT 33228? CPT 33228 is a medical procedure…
