CPT 27047 describes the excision of a tumor from the soft tissue of the pelvis and hip area at the subcutaneous level, with a size less than 3 cm. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 27047?…
CPT 27027 describes the procedure of decompression fasciotomy for the pelvic (buttock) compartment. This article will cover the official description, procedure details, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 27027? CPT 27027 is used to report the decompression fasciotomy procedure for the pelvic (buttock)…
CPT 27030 describes a specific procedure performed on the hip joint. This article will cover the description, official details, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 27030? CPT 27030 is used to describe a procedure that involves making an incision in the hip…
CPT 27033 describes the procedure of arthrotomy on the hip joint, including exploration or removal of any loose or foreign body. This article will cover the description, official details, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 27033? CPT 27033 involves making an incision…
CPT 27035 describes the denervation procedure for the hip joint, specifically targeting the intrapelvic or extrapelvic intra-articular branches of the sciatic, femoral, or obturator nerves. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 27035? CPT 27035 is a…
CPT 27036 describes a surgical procedure performed on the hip joint capsule, which may involve the excision of heterotopic bone and the release of hip flexor muscles. This article will provide an overview of CPT code 27036, including its official description, the procedure itself, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and…
CPT 27001 describes the surgical procedure of open tenotomy of the adductor muscle of the hip. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 27001? CPT 27001 can be used to describe the surgical division of the adductor…
CPT 27003 describes the surgical procedure of tenotomy and obturator neurectomy for the adductor muscle of the hip. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 27003? CPT 27003 can be used to describe the surgical procedure in…
CPT 27005 describes the surgical procedure known as tenotomy, specifically the open division of one or more hip flexor muscles. This article will provide an overview of CPT code 27005, including its official description, the procedure itself, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code…
CPT 27006 describes the surgical procedure of open tenotomy on the abductor and/or extensor muscles of the hip. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 27006? CPT 27006 is used to describe a surgical procedure known as…
