Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for arthrodesis procedures on the leg (tibia and fibula) and ankle joint.
CPT 27870 describes open arthrodesis of the ankle.
CPT 27871 describes arthrodesis of the proximal or distal tibiofibular joint.
CPT 73221, CPT 73222, CPT 73223, and CPT 70336 are procedural CPT codes for MRI knee (Magnetic resonance imaging to treat knee discomfort). Below are the descriptions and billing guidelines for the MRI knee CPT codes. There are several advantages to using CPT codes for MRI knee instead of CT codes, like higher tissue contrast,…
Effective July 1, 2019, the American Medical Association (AMA) isadding 21 new lab codes and deleting one in Appendix O,Multianalyte Assays with Algorithmic Analyses and Proprietary Laboratory Analyses. Deleted CPT 0057U Oncology (solid organ neoplasia), mRNA, gene expression profiling by massively parallel sequencing for analysis of 51 genes, utilizing formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue, algorithm reported as…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for online digital assessment and management services by qualified nonphysician healthcare professionals. CPT Code 98970 CPT 98970 describes qualified nonphysician health care professional online digital assessment and management for an established patient, for up to 7 days, with a cumulative time of 5-10 minutes. CPT Code 98971…
CPT 0302T Insertion or removal and replacement of intracardiac ischemia monitoring system including imaging supervision and interpretation when performed and intra-operative interrogation and programming when performed; complete system (includes device and electrode) CPT 0303T Insertion or removal and replacement of intracardiac ischemia monitoring system including imaging supervision and interpretation when performed and intra-operative interrogation and programming when…
Effective October 1, 2012, a new G code is used to report Transesophageal Doppler Monitoring, G9157 – Transesophageal Doppler used for cardiac monitoring Effective October 1, 2012, you should no longer use Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code 76999 when billing for Esophageal Doppler monitoring. Medicare contractors will deny claim lines containing HCPCS code…
HCPCS code G0436 and G0437 has been discontinued effective for the dates of services from 10/1/2016. CPT codes 99406 and 99407 are the remaining codes for tobacco cessation counseling. The beneficiary copayment is waived for CPT codes 99406 and 99407. The below list of HCPCS / CPT codes are the only Approved Preventive Health Services with Coinsurance and Deductible Waived HCPCS/CPT Short Descriptor …
