Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for endoscopy procedures on the mediastinum.
CPT 39401 describes mediastinoscopy, including a biopsy or biopsies of mediastinal mass (e.g., lymphoma), when performed.
CPT 39402 describes mediastinoscopy with lymph node biopsy or biopsies for lung cancer staging.
CPT 27350 describes the surgical procedure known as patellectomy or hemipatellectomy. 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 27350? CPT 27350 is used to describe the surgical removal of the patella, also known as the…
CPT 3498F describes the measurement of CD4+ cell percentage in individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples. 1. What is CPT Code 3498F? CPT 3498F can be used to measure the CD4+ cell percentage in patients with…
CPT 0194U describes the gene analysis for the Kell blood group antigen, specifically analyzing exon 8 of the KEL gene. This article will cover the official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of CPT code 0194U. 1. What is CPT Code 0194U? CPT 0194U can be used…
CPT 84999 describes a chemistry procedure that does not have a specific code. 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 84999? CPT 84999 can be used to report chemistry procedures that do not have…
CPT 54112 describes the excision of penile plaque (Peyronie disease) with a graft greater than 5 cm in length. 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 54112? CPT 54112 can be used to describe the…
CPT 87255 describes the process of identifying a virus using non-immunologic methods, specifically by observing the impact of the virus on cells through enzymatic activity. 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 87255? CPT 87255…
