CPT Codes For Destruction Procedures On The Lungs And Pleura

CPT 65800 describes the process of removing aqueous fluid from the anterior chamber of the eye, including the thin, watery fluid between the cornea and iris, to alleviate blockage of the central retinal artery that can lead to permanent vision damage or blindness. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 65800 as: “Paracentesis of…

CPT 9007F describes the documentation by a provider that a patient has a specific type of carotid artery stenosis, which is indicated by either an ipsilateral transient ischemic attack or stroke that occurred at least 120 days prior to a surgical procedure, or a prior contralateral TIA or stroke that originated in the arteries of…

CPT 31830 describes the process in which the healthcare provider eliminates the scar tissue that has developed around the tracheostomy site. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 31830 as: “Revision of tracheostomy scar”. Clinical Information The procedure described by CPT code 31830 is a surgical treatment aimed at the removal of tracheostomy scar…

CPT 74022 describes a diagnostic imaging procedure in which the healthcare provider captures multiple views of the entire abdominal region, encompassing organs such as the stomach, liver, spleen, large and small intestines, and diaphragm, along with a single view of the chest, to evaluate and diagnose suspected acute abdomen, a medical emergency that requires prompt…

CPT 30160 describes the surgical procedure of removing a portion of the nose, known as a partial rhinectomy, while a total rhinectomy involves the complete removal of the external nose, including the soft tissue. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 30160 as: “Rhinectomy; total”. Billing Guidelines For primary or delayed closure and/or reconstruction,…