Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for endoscopy procedures on the vulva, perineum, and introitus.
CPT 56820 describes colposcopy of the vulva.
CPT 56821 describes a colposcopy of the vulva with biopsy(s).
Abdominal ultrasound, a non-invasive diagnostic imaging method, uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the organs and structures inside the abdominal cavity. This invaluable technique helps diagnose various conditions, monitor pregnancies, guide biopsies, and evaluate treatment efficacy. To ensure proper reporting and billing, it’s essential to utilize the correct CPT codes for abdominal ultrasound…
CPT 77338 refers to the design and construction of multi-leaf collimator (MLC) devices for intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) plans. This article covers the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 77338. 1. What is CPT 77338? CPT 77338 is a medical billing code used…
CPT 29826 refers to an arthroscopic shoulder surgery involving decompression of the subacromial space with partial acromioplasty and coracoacromial ligament release. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 29826. 1. What is CPT 29826? CPT 29826 is a medical procedure…
CPT 12011 refers to the simple repair of superficial wounds on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mucous membranes, measuring 2.5 cm or less. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 12011. 1. What is CPT 12011? CPT 12011…
Modifier 23 can be used for procedures that require general anesthesia due to unusual circumstances, such as a patient with a severe phobia of needles who requires general anesthesia for a blood draw, a patient with a severe allergy to local anesthesia which requires general anesthesia for a dental procedure, and a patient with a…
CPT 58670 is a surgical procedure code for laparoscopic fulguration of oviducts, which is used to prevent pregnancy. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, billing guidelines, documentation requirements, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 58670. 1. What is CPT 58670? CPT 58670 is a medical procedure code used to describe…
