Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for biopsy procedures on the skin.
CPT 11102 describes tangential biopsy of a single skin lesion using shave, scoop, saucerize, or curette techniques.
CPT 11104 describes a punch biopsy of skin with a single lesion, including simple closure when performed.
CPT 11106 describes an incisional biopsy of a single skin lesion, including simple closure when performed.
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for patient management. CPT Code 0500F CPT 0500F describes the initial prenatal care visit, including the visit date and the last menstrual period (LMP) in a separate field. CPT Code 0501F CPT 0501F describes the documentation of a prenatal flow sheet in the medical record by the…
CPT 10005 is a code for fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance, for the first lesion. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 10005. 1. What is CPT 10005? CPT 10005 is a medical billing code used to describe a…
CPT 71046 refers to a radiologic examination of the chest with two views, and this article will cover its description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples. 1. What is CPT 71046? CPT 71046 is a medical billing code used to describe a radiologic examination of the chest…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for preventive medicine and group counseling services. CPT Code 99411 CPT 99411 describes preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention(s) provided to individuals in a group setting, with the procedure taking approximately 30 minutes. CPT Code 99412 CPT 99412 describes preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor…
CPT 99310 is a code for subsequent nursing facility care involving evaluation and management with high medical decision making or at least 45 minutes of total time spent on the encounter. This article will cover topics such as the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, when to use the code, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar…
CPT 76937 is a code used for ultrasound guidance for vascular access procedures, requiring evaluation, documentation, and permanent recording. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 76937. 1. What is CPT 76937? CPT 76937 is a medical billing code used…
