CPT 99318 (DELETED) : To report a yearly nursing facility patient assessment on a required schedule of visits, on an annual basis, CPT 99318 may be used by a medical provider. 3 key components have to be met in order to report CPT 99318 correct when an Evaluation/Management service level is selected for an annual assessment of a nursing facility patient.
CPT 95885 describes the performance of a study by a provider to assess the function of the peripheral nervous system by assessing the electrical activity of a muscle in the extremity and related paraspinal areas, which can be done at the same session as a separately reportable nerve conduction studies. Official Description The CPT book…
CPT 21122 describes a surgical procedure in which a healthcare provider corrects an asymmetrical chin by making incisions in the jaw in two or more places and removing or repositioning wedges of bone, with the aim of improving the patient’s cosmetic appearance, but it may also be performed to improve conditions such as obstructive sleep…
CPT code 72197 is a magnetic resonance imaging procedure that captures images of the pelvis using a strong magnetic field and radiofrequency signals, with and without contrast material. It involves interpretation and a written report by the provider. What Is CPT Code 72197? The CPT book defines CPT code 72197 as a magnetic resonance imaging…
CPT 87265 describes the utilization of immunofluorescent technique by a lab analyst to conduct a test that detects the presence of Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis antigens. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 87265 as: “Infectious agent antigen detection by immunofluorescent technique; Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis”. Clinical Information The procedure described by CPT code 87265…
CPT 32663 describes the surgical procedure of thoracoscopic lobectomy, which involves the use of a video camera to visualize the chest cavity and the targeted lobe of the lung, followed by its removal. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 32663 as: “Thoracoscopy, surgical; with lobectomy (single lobe)”. Billing Guidelines CPT 32669 should be…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for anesthesia for procedures on the neck. CPT Code 00300 CPT 00300 describes anesthesia for procedures on the integumentary system, muscles, and nerves of the head, neck, and posterior trunk that are not otherwise specified. CPT Code 00320 CPT 00320 describes anesthesia for all procedures on the…
