Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for drainage catheter procedures.
CPT 49423 describes the exchange of a previously placed abscess or cyst drainage catheter under radiological guidance as a separate procedure.
CPT 49424 describes contrast injection for assessment of an abscess or cyst via a previously placed drainage catheter or tube as a separate procedure.
CPT 45386 describes the procedure of colonoscopy with transendoscopic balloon dilation. This article will cover the official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 45386? CPT 45386 is used to describe a specific procedure called colonoscopy with transendoscopic balloon dilation. This procedure…
CPT 92537 describes a caloric vestibular test with recording, bilateral, specifically involving bithermal irrigation in each ear. This article will cover the official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 92537? CPT 92537 is used to describe a caloric vestibular…
CPT 52330 describes the procedure of cystourethroscopy with manipulation, without removal of ureteral calculus. This article will cover the description, official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 52330? CPT 52330 can be used to describe the procedure of cystourethroscopy with manipulation,…
CPT 0556T describes the assessment of bone strength and fracture risk using finite element analysis of functional data and bone-mineral density obtained from a computed tomography scan. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples. 1. What is CPT Code 0556T? CPT 0556T can…
CPT 44388 describes the diagnostic procedure of colonoscopy through a stoma, including the collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed as a separate procedure. This article will cover the description, official details, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 44388? CPT…
CPT 76825 describes the use of real-time fetal echocardiography, with or without M-mode recording, to evaluate the fetal cardiovascular system. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 76825? CPT 76825 can be used to describe…
