How To Use CPT Code 47350

CPT 47350 describes the management of liver hemorrhage through the use of simple suture to repair any site of hemorrhage in the liver. 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 47350?

CPT 47350 can be used to describe the management of liver hemorrhage by a healthcare provider. This code is used when the provider repairs any site of hemorrhage in the liver using simple suture. The goal of the procedure is to control bleeding in the liver when the damage is not extensive.

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 47350 is: ‘Management of liver hemorrhage; simple suture of liver wound or injury.’

3. Procedure

1. The healthcare provider makes an incision in the upper abdomen on the right side.
2. Pressure is applied to the affected liver site to control bleeding.
3. The provider may suture the site and, in certain circumstances, ligate the blood vessels to achieve hemostasis.
4. The procedure aims to control hemorrhage in the liver when the damage is not extensive.

4. Qualifying circumstances

CPT 47350 is used when a patient requires management of liver hemorrhage. This may be necessary in cases where there is active or significant bleeding in the liver. The procedure is performed by a healthcare provider and involves the use of simple suture to repair the liver wound or injury.

5. When to use CPT code 47350

CPT code 47350 should be used when a healthcare provider performs a simple suture to manage liver hemorrhage. It is appropriate when the damage to the liver is not extensive and the goal is to control bleeding. This code should not be used for more complex procedures or when the hemorrhage requires more extensive intervention.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT 47350, the healthcare provider must document the following information:

• Patient’s diagnosis and the need for liver hemorrhage management
• Details of the procedure performed, including the use of simple suture
• Date and time of the procedure
• Any additional interventions performed, such as ligation of blood vessels
• Outcome of the procedure and any follow-up care required
• Signature of the healthcare provider performing the procedure

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT 47350, ensure that the procedure meets the criteria for liver hemorrhage management using simple suture. It is important to accurately document the procedure and provide the necessary supporting documentation. Review all codes within the range of 47300-47362 to ensure the correct code is selected based on the specific procedure performed.

8. Historical information

CPT 47350 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 1990. It was later added to the Inpatient Only (IPO) list for Medicare in 2017.

9. Examples

1. A healthcare provider performs a simple suture to repair a liver wound and control bleeding in a patient with liver hemorrhage.
2. Using simple suture, a provider manages liver hemorrhage in a patient who experienced a liver injury.
3. A healthcare provider applies pressure to a bleeding site in the liver and performs a simple suture to achieve hemostasis.
4. Using simple suture, a provider repairs a liver wound and controls bleeding in a patient with liver hemorrhage.
5. A healthcare provider performs a simple suture to manage liver hemorrhage in a patient following a surgical procedure.
6. Using simple suture, a provider repairs a liver injury and controls bleeding in a patient with liver hemorrhage.
7. A healthcare provider applies pressure to a bleeding site in the liver and performs a simple suture to manage liver hemorrhage.
8. Using simple suture, a provider repairs a liver wound and achieves hemostasis in a patient with liver hemorrhage.
9. A healthcare provider performs a simple suture to manage liver hemorrhage in a patient with a liver laceration.
10. Using simple suture, a provider repairs a liver injury and controls bleeding in a patient with liver hemorrhage.