CPT 99238 Description: The medical provider spends less than 30 minutes (in)directly with the patient. CPT 99238 may be used when services are offered on the patient’s discharge from the hospital.
CPT 99239 Description: The medical provider spends more than 30 minutes (in)directly with the patient. CPT 99238 may be used when services are offered on the patient’s discharge from the hospital.
CPT code 21147 describes the reconstruction of the midface, specifically the LeFort I procedure. 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 21147? CPT code 21147 is used to describe the reconstruction of the midface, specifically the LeFort…
CPT 55899 describes a procedure in the male genital system that does not have a specific code. This article will cover the description, official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 55899? CPT 55899 is a code used to report procedures in…
CPT code 15792 describes the application of chemical agents to the non-facial epidermal skin in a controlled manner to remove superficial scars, sun damage, or acne. 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 15792? CPT 15792 can…
CPT 26568 describes a surgical procedure known as osteoplasty, which involves lengthening a metacarpal or phalanx bone. This article will provide an overview of CPT code 26568, 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 26568? CPT 26568…
CPT 43229 describes a specific procedure involving the use of a flexible endoscope to perform ablation of one or more lesions in the esophagus. 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 43229? CPT 43229 is…
CPT 74019 describes the radiologic examination of the abdomen using two views. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 74019? CPT 74019 is used to report a radiologic examination of the abdomen that involves taking…
