CPT 99334 – 99337 (DELETED) Est Patient Domiciliary, Rest & Custodial Care

CPT 0223U describes a unique lab test under the Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) code, specifically the QIAstat–Dx® Respiratory SARS CoV–2 Panel from QIAGEN Sciences, which is an automated PCR test on a nasopharyngeal specimen for the most common viral and bacterial respiratory pathogens, including SARS–CoV–2. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 0223U as:…

CPT 55530 describes the excision of abnormally enlarged veins in the spermatic cord located in the scrotum, which is performed by the provider through an incision in the scrotum to alleviate pain or discomfort and/or to restore fertility. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 55530 as: “Excision of varicocele or ligation of spermatic…

CPT 81194 describes the utilization of a specimen, such as formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue (FFPE), by a lab analyst to conduct a technical lab test that analyzes NTRK (neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinase) translocations for the NTRK1, NTRK2, and NTRK3 genes, which may be linked to tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK)-mediated cell proliferation in certain solid tumors. Official…

CPT 99451 describes the provision of a 5-minute or longer consultation via telephone, internet, or electronic health record (EHR) by a consulting physician or other qualified healthcare professional, who subsequently provides a written report to the requesting physician or qualified healthcare professional. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 99451 as: “Interprofessional telephone/Internet/electronic health…