Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for endoscopy procedures on the heart and pericardium.
CPT 33508 describes an add-on procedure for surgical endoscopy and video-assisted harvest of a vein(s) for coronary artery bypass.
CPT 33509 describes the endoscopic harvest of one segment of an upper extremity artery for a coronary artery bypass procedure.
The Exploratory Laparotomy CPT code is 49000. The Physician makes a large incision into the abdomen of the patient. Exploratory Laparotomy is done to diagnose the cause of problems like abdominal pain, bleeding, and therapeutics of the abdominal region. This service (CPT 49000) is also done when an abdominal injury occurs in an accident and…
CPT 43200 describes the procedure of esophagoscopy, which involves the use of a flexible endoscope to examine and collect specimens from the esophagus for diagnostic purposes. 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 43200? CPT…
Physician Quality Reporting measures consist of two major components. A denominator and a nominator. Each component is defined by specific codes described in the respective measure’s specification along with the reporting instructions and use of modifiers. Denominators The first measure component is the denominator, which describes the eligible cases for a measure or the eligible…
CPT 73000 describes a radiologic examination of the clavicle, also known as the collarbone. 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 73000? CPT 73000 is used to describe a complete X-ray study of the…
CPT 0142U describes the identification and detection of infectious diseases caused by gram-negative bacteria and fungi using DNA analysis. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples. 1. What is CPT Code 0142U? CPT 0142U can be used to identify and detect infectious diseases…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for echocardiography procedures. CPT Code 93303 CPT 93303 describes transthoracic echocardiography for complete congenital cardiac anomalies. CPT Code 93304 CPT 93304 describes transthoracic echocardiography for follow-up or limited study of congenital cardiac anomalies. CPT Code 93306 CPT 93306 describes echocardiography, transthoracic, real-time with image documentation (2D), M-mode…